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BL02 EPA

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,273 mi
Last recorded50,273 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 41,641 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 41,153 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 42,106 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 38,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 38,198 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,229 miles

rear nearside tre is perrished on inner wall

slight buldge on inner wall

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,936 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 34,936 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 32,042 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat bace lose

Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,580 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 28,579 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 26,935 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 24,530 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 EPA is a 2002 MG Zr in Red 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 EPA, 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 BL02 EPA registered?

BL02 EPA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BL02 EPA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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