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BJ02 USP

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,224 mi
Last recorded128,224 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 USP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 128,224 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear wheel arches rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Corner damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 115,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damage to corner (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on inside edge's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 102,045 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 90,566 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 78,827 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,827 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,916 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,871 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 62,188 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 60,785 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 56,814 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 50,088 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

advise oil x filter change

Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,296 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 39,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 USP is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USP, 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 USP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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