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BK02 LXX

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,052 mi
Last recorded88,052 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 LXX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,052 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 82,039 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front seats do not tilt forwards to access rear passenger seats

Fail 24 Jan 2015 81,097 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front seats do not tilt forwards to access rear passenger seats

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,524 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

OSR outer sill corroded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 64,502 miles

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

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,502 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nsr tyre cracking

osr tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 56,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,739 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,662 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,662 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,500 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres have cracks appearing between tread

Pass 29 Mar 2007 27,356 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,187 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 21,187 miles

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

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 LXX is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

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

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