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BJ52 PGV

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,829 mi
Last recorded63,829 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 PGV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,829 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Damage to vehicle

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked (child seat)

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

Offside Wiper torn on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Damage to vehicle

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked (child seat)

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

Offside Wiper torn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,099 miles

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

both outer sills covered in trim unable to test fully

handbrake has long travel

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,099 miles

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

both outer sills covered in trim unable to test fully

handbrake has long travel

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f abs ring damaged but not affecting abs system

Fail 10 Nov 2014 50,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f abs ring damaged but not affecting abs system

Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,007 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 44,004 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front side window tint deteriorated may effect view

Pass 3 Nov 2012 40,039 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 40,039 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 36,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,327 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,937 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 27,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,837 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,259 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 14,134 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 PGV is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BJ52 PGV, 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 PGV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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