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BL02 DOH

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,609 mi
Last recorded88,609 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 DOH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 88,609 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,432 miles

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

Oil leak

dry in places advise to wax oil

Fail 5 Mar 2013 79,150 miles

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

Oil leak

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,150 miles

Oil leak

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 1 Mar 2012 72,002 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,738 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 54,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in o/s and n/s front st/rack arms

Pass 27 Jan 2010 51,477 miles

airbag warning light on

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to trim

both outer cv boots cracking

brake pads not checked

o/s/f coil spring corroding

power steering drive belt starting to crack

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 23 Jan 2010 51,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

airbag warning light on

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to trim

both outer cv boots cracking

brake pads not checked

o/s/f coil spring corroding

power steering drive belt starting to crack

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,495 miles

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

HAD FRONT END REPAIR S/H SUB FRAME 2 S/H BOTTOM ARMS S/H STEERING RACK N/S SUP LEG

Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 34,104 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 DOH is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL02 DOH, 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 DOH is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 June 2002.

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