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BJ52 LHN

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

58,582 mi
Last recorded58,582 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 LHN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 58,582 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 56,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 54,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade smearing and split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,126 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,477 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 52,649 miles

coolant low and leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,033 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 46,806 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread and perishing on inner wall advise replace now

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,378 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 40,126 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,731 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 36,705 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,742 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,308 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,932 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,688 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,724 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 10,861 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 LHN is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

BJ52 LHN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 December 2002.

Is BJ52 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ52 LHN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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