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BK52 VOP

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,397 mi
Last recorded78,397 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 VOP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 78,397 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F mirror glass missing

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake slight bind

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 78,397 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

N/S/F mirror glass missing

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake slight bind

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,616 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre sidewall slightly damadged

Fail 29 Oct 2010 68,487 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

o/s/front tyre sidewall slightly damadged

Pass 29 May 2009 58,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2009 58,102 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 54,865 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,405 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,399 miles

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

slight split in tyres o/s front & rear

Fail 16 Oct 2006 47,989 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 47,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 37,469 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 VOP is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BK52 VOP, 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 BK52 VOP registered?

BK52 VOP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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