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BN02 ZRL

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN02 ZRL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,602 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 89,602 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 82,228 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aux belt cracking

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,781 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

hand brake travel high

Fail 20 Aug 2011 69,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

hand brake travel high

Pass 21 Aug 2010 55,782 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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,492 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 35,386 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel on limits

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,386 miles

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

handbrake travel on limits

Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,276 miles

all four tyres sidewalls slightly damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2007 30,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres sidewalls slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,142 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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BN02 ZRL is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN02 ZRL, 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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BN02 ZRL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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