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BL51 NNZ

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,925 mi
Last recorded54,925 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 NNZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,925 miles

nail in near side front tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2015 54,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,118 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,118 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2010 51,077 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,102 miles

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

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

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

all discs pitted and scored

front tyres getting low on edges

long hand brake travel

rear pads appear low

wiper arms hit bonnet

Fail 24 Mar 2009 48,102 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all discs pitted and scored

front tyres getting low on edges

long hand brake travel

rear pads appear low

wiper arms hit bonnet

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,259 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking.

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Fail 29 Mar 2008 44,256 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking.

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,988 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 36,281 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 36,150 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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 NNZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NNZ, 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 NNZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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