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BL51 WBG

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,129 mi
Last recorded117,129 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,129 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 117,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,368 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 111,368 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 103,456 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 103,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 91,263 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 91,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,490 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 80,356 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,274 miles

advise front and rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 68,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front and rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2009 58,915 miles

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

front discs worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2009 58,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front discs worn

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,482 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,881 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,805 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 38,506 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 13 Dec 2005 32,889 miles

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

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

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 WBG is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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