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BL02 AOP

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 AOP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,279 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

some under body corrosion and repair

Fail 25 Apr 2019 98,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

some under body corrosion and repair

Pass 3 May 2018 93,901 miles

N/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP BECOMING DULL

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

N/S/F LOWER ARM INNER BUSH DEVELOPING MOVEMENT

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH - 205 50 16 87V

N/S/R TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE - CLOSE TO LIMIT - 205 50 16 87V

O/S/F LOWER ARM INNER BUSH DEVELOPING MOVEMENT

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH - 205 50 16 87V

O/S/R TYRE - CLOSE TO LIMIT - 205 50 16 87V

Fail 30 Apr 2018 93,880 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed O/S/R FOULING ON AXLE MOUNTING BRACKET - MARKED YELLOW (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R - SIDE OF FUEL TANK - MARKED YELLOW (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.33% (7.3.D.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R SILL HOLED - REAR AXLE MOUNTING - MARKED YELLOW (2.4.A.3)

N/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP BECOMING DULL

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED

N/S/F LOWER ARM INNER BUSH DEVELOPING MOVEMENT

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH - 205 50 16 87V

N/S/R TYRE BOLD ON INNER EDGE - CLOSE TO LIMIT - 205 50 16 87V

O/S/F LOWER ARM INNER BUSH DEVELOPING MOVEMENT

O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH - 205 50 16 87V

O/S/R TYRE - CLOSE TO LIMIT - 205 50 16 87V

Pass 22 Apr 2017 88,134 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 88,071 miles

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

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 81,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 81,186 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2015 76,000 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

scratches on screen but not affecting view to front

Fail 4 Apr 2015 75,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

scratches on screen but not affecting view to front

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,405 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2014 74,405 miles

Nearside 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 69,017 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,390 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 57,105 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on airbag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,374 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,374 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,548 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 46,531 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,538 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 36,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 23,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 21,449 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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BL02 AOP is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL02 AOP, 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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BL02 AOP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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