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BJ02 URC

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,763 mi
Last recorded57,763 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 URC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,763 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,499 miles

HANDBRAKE HIGH

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS

Fail 17 Jul 2008 48,212 miles

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

EXAUSHT SYSTEM CORRIDED

HANDBRAKE HIGH

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS

Fail 12 Jul 2007 40,458 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,458 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,092 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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BJ02 URC is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 URC, 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 URC registered?

BJ02 URC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is BJ02 URC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ02 URC shows 6 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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