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BK02 GJE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,212 mi
Last recorded86,212 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 GJE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 86,212 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 83,684 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 83,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2016 80,571 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 80,568 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 77,729 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 77,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 74,463 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 71,759 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 May 2013 71,759 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 68,320 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 68,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,879 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 54,171 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,951 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 43,329 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 43,329 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 39,129 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 34,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,495 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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BK02 GJE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK02 GJE, 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 BK02 GJE registered?

BK02 GJE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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