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BL51 AHK

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,294 mi
Last recorded159,294 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 AHK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 159,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,sill to floors,closing panels and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 159,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors,sills,sill to floors,closing panels and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 155,952 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both chassis rails, under sills, and outer sills

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2017 155,846 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end not cotted (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both chassis rails, under sills, and outer sills

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2016 153,506 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sill to floors,closing panels and sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2016 153,493 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,sill to floors,closing panels and sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 147,405 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 140,411 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 140,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,879 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 132,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 124,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,209 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 111,698 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 100,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,667 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 83,667 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 83,293 miles

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

engine has a coolant leak

front brake pad linings low

osf and osr outer tyre walls cut- no visible canvas

Pass 6 Oct 2007 77,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 67,448 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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BL51 AHK is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL51 AHK, 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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BL51 AHK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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