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BL02 BPF

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

153,771 mi
Last recorded153,771 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 BPF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 153,771 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 151,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2022 148,929 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 148,924 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 147,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear on ends before go to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 22 Mar 2021 147,229 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear on ends before go to brake hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 12 May 2020 145,979 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 145,976 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 143,704 miles

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 6 Apr 2018 141,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 140,431 miles

Front tyres close to limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2017 140,429 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Front tyres close to limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s and o/s rear inner sills rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 138,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubber broken exhaust still supported

nearside front tyre slight damage to wall off tyre not to cords

Fail 17 Mar 2015 138,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubber broken exhaust still supported

nearside front tyre slight damage to wall off tyre not to cords

Fail 10 Jan 2014 130,554 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 130,554 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 123,094 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 123,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,157 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 113,156 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 105,492 miles

Both front seats in poor condition.

Cut in sidewall offside rear tyre.

Oil leak from differential.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 98,063 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror outer casing loose.

Pass 15 Dec 2008 88,820 miles

Driver's seat has been damaged.

Tailgate damaged.

Fail 12 Dec 2008 88,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's seat has been damaged.

Tailgate damaged.

Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting too wear on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,882 miles

both rear tyres starting too wear on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2006 58,684 miles

0ff side front wheel slight binding †

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BPF is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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