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BG52 ZRP

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,176 mi
Last recorded96,176 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZRP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 96,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front seat back loose on catches

Fail 16 May 2013 96,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front seat back loose on catches

Pass 23 May 2012 90,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 17 May 2012 90,909 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2011 85,323 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 May 2011 85,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 80,513 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 80,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2009 73,060 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 60,004 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 53,543 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr /osr tyres outer walls sligth damage

Pass 21 Dec 2005 39,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2005 39,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZRP is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZRP, 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 ZRP registered?

BG52 ZRP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is BG52 ZRP safe to buy?

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