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BL51 WBE

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,309 mi
Last recorded118,309 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 WBE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 118,309 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 118,286 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 111,305 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General rust around vehicle

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 104,703 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt removed from vehicle prior to retest

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 104,624 miles

Central Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,364 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 99,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,096 miles

Nearside Front steering rack slight weep

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,364 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack slight weep

Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,347 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf brake slow to re-act

steering rack slight weep

Pass 4 Jan 2014 82,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr tyre side walls cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,419 miles

Airbag light on

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front tyre has slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,014 miles

Air bag warning light on dash.

Drivers seat base cushion loose.

Passenger side rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 60,013 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Air bag warning light on dash.

Drivers seat base cushion loose.

Passenger side rear brake pads wearing low.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,340 miles

6 of the 18 l.e.d's on n/s rear side light not working

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 46,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,240 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,240 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,817 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 18,211 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 WBE is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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