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BJ52 XVO

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,611 mi
Last recorded80,611 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 XVO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 80,611 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 80,606 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 71,282 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 71,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 64,200 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

handbrake travel getting excessive

offside headlight getting insecure but ok at test

Fail 12 Jul 2011 64,200 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Outer Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

handbrake travel getting excessive

offside headlight getting insecure but ok at test

Pass 8 May 2010 62,528 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 55,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 52,841 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 18 Nov 2008 52,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,528 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,142 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 19,301 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 XVO is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

BJ52 XVO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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