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BJ02 WMW

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,057 mi
Last recorded106,057 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 WMW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2014

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 102,001 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 102,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,614 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

battery insecure

engine noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,978 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advised handbrake getting high

handbrake not locking to n/s/r

noise on engine

oil level topped up

slight play n/s/f steeering rack

Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,978 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advised handbrake getting high

handbrake not locking to n/s/r

noise on engine

oil level topped up

slight play n/s/f steeering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,400 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres low and wearing on inner edges

offside front seat back rest slightly loose

slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Fail 22 Feb 2010 82,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres low and wearing on inner edges

offside front seat back rest slightly loose

slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,562 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 76,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

chip in screen

handbrake high

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2008 71,507 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 60,073 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 WMW is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WMW, 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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What year was BJ02 WMW registered?

BJ02 WMW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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