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BJ52 LHA

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,502 mi
Last recorded92,502 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LHA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,502 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front wipers poor. Recommend replacing

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016 92,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front wipers poor. Recommend replacing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 91,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eml

poor viewing of inner brake pads

Fail 2 Jan 2015 91,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

eml

poor viewing of inner brake pads

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,487 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Dec 2013 89,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine managemnt light on.

Pass 28 Dec 2012

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

Oil leak

engine management light on.

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,370 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Dec 2011 85,370 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2010 83,305 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked, nearside rear very poor

Cooling radiator finning in very poor condition

Long handbrake lever travel

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate poor condition

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,649 miles

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls. Offside rear tyre pressure appears low

parking brake lever adjustment slightly high

rear numberplate faded - early replacement recommended

Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,094 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,942 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,154 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 42,324 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 LHA is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LHA, 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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BJ52 LHA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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