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BL51 NPN

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

168,179 mi
Last recorded168,179 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 NPN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 168,179 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 168,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 162,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 162,403 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH N/S AND O/S (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded beside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 155,719 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 149,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 140,387 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 126,157 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 8 Oct 2011 110,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

osf bumper tape up

Pass 2 Oct 2010 93,980 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 84,858 miles

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

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2008 77,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 65,044 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 65,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 51,387 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 NPN is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BL51 NPN, 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 NPN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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