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BJ52 LGX

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,360 mi
Last recorded86,360 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LGX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 78,919 miles

handbrake slightly high

n/s/r tyre low on tread cracking and punctured

slight wear front wipers

Pass 17 Apr 2013 72,318 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 12 Apr 2013 72,310 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,940 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,858 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 67,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f brake binding slightly, foot brake slightly spongy,

Pass 6 Apr 2010 65,085 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 62,097 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 59,143 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 59,143 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 40,144 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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BJ52 LGX is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ52 LGX, 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 BJ52 LGX registered?

BJ52 LGX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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