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BG52 ZPO

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,263 mi
Last recorded134,263 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZPO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 134,263 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 134,225 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 125,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear disc outer face corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 125,777 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s rear disc outer face corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2010 110,126 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 110,126 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 93,691 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlight mountings slightly damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2008 77,665 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,665 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 59,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,432 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 29,196 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BG52 ZPO is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 61,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG52 ZPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG52 ZPO registered?

BG52 ZPO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 November 2002.

Is BG52 ZPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 ZPO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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