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BK02 LKG

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 98,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 96,822 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fog lamp switch sticking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 94,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 94,714 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 94,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

battary insecure

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not gone through to cord

Pass 4 Jun 2011 91,827 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 91,827 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 87,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,285 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 78,245 miles

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

air horns have been fitted

gear box oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 78,245 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

air horns have been fitted

gear box oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,800 miles

air bag light on

gear box oil leak

n/s/f tyre side wall cracked n/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2007 53,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,771 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 LKG is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BK02 LKG, 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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BK02 LKG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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