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BL51 JYG

2002 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,312 mi
Last recorded113,312 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 JYG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,312 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 106,488 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 6 May 2015 103,064 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 103,064 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,339 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 98,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 94,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

Fail 18 Apr 2013 94,507 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,884 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 90,884 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 86,968 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 86,941 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal rubber split. wiper blades starting to split

Pass 17 Apr 2010 83,365 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 75,993 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 75,993 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 522,278 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 522,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 45,595 miles

both rear tyres perishing +close to marker bars

Fail 6 Jul 2007 45,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres perishing and close to marker bars

Pass 8 Feb 2007 43,369 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,981 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 JYG is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver 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 JYG, 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 JYG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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