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BK52 RHO

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,142 mi
Last recorded53,142 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 RHO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 53,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 53,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 52,426 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 51,697 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 51,314 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 51,313 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 50,593 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2020 49,154 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 46,806 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 46,800 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 45,216 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 45,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,806 miles

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

front cv boots perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,299 miles

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

antifreeze leak on rear of engine

antifreeze staining on front of engine

front brakes binding

offside front suspension spring corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,950 miles

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

coolant leak

nearside front brake binding

offside front suspension spring corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,223 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,912 miles

front tyres beginning to perish

nearside front brake binding

small split in nearside front driveshaft gaiter

Pass 30 Apr 2012 35,158 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,032 miles

reverse light inoperative

Pass 5 May 2010 30,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 28,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,369 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,685 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 25,685 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,664 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,378 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,438 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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BK52 RHO is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BK52 RHO, 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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BK52 RHO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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