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BJ02 EGK

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,503 mi
Last recorded64,503 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 EGK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,503 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2015 64,480 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 58,034 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 58,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

No emissions test done car getting to hot

Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,481 miles

Both front seats will not tilt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,420 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Both front seats will not tilt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 45,293 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,873 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,372 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 33,678 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,153 miles

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

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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BJ02 EGK is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ02 EGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ02 EGK registered?

BJ02 EGK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ02 EGK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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