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BJ02 RKZ

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,773 mi
Last recorded72,773 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 RKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 72,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs slighty corroded

engine management light on

engine noisy requires attention soon

rear number plate slighty discoloured

several stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Oct 2011 72,763 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front discs slighty corroded

engine management light on

engine noisy requires attention soon

rear number plate slighty discoloured

several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2010 64,263 miles

both side skerts becoming detatched

engine management light on

offside front disc slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front wing damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,894 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 50,212 miles

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

handbrake travel on limit

offside front wing slightly damaged

rear exhaust casing corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2007 50,195 miles

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

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

rear exhaust casing corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,140 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 37,704 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 37,704 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

engine noisey

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 RKZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BJ02 RKZ, 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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BJ02 RKZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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