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BJ02 UTF

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,264 mi
Last recorded91,264 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 UTF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 91,264 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 1 May 2013 87,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,826 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 81,112 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 81,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,906 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 72,323 miles

ENGIN E NOISY

WIPER BLADES DETEROIRATING

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,323 miles

ENGIN E NOISY

WIPER BLADES DETEROIRATING

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,950 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine noisy

Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,950 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine noisy

Pass 30 Jun 2008 59,681 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,210 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 44,231 miles

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

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

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

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 UTF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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