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BN52 NHB

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,703 mi
Last recorded94,703 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 NHB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 94,703 miles

*** BEARING NOISE FROM ENGINE BAY ***

*** EXHAUST SYSTEM HANGING LOW ***

*** RADIATOR VERY POOR ***

**** N/S/R PARKING BRAKE CABLE CHAFFING ON FUEL PIPES ****

**** N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY/BADLY ****

**** O/S/F SEAT TILT N/W ****

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 82,848 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 82,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 615,936 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 61,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 45,118 miles

Driver door card catching when opening door

Front windscreen has damage over 10mm but has been repaired

Offside rear tyre has 2x nails in tread area, also different speed rating to other 3. V rated, rest are W rated

Pass 22 Sep 2005 35,040 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 35,040 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both front tyres worn to 2mm close to minimum limit of 1.6mm

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front fog lamp lens broken

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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BN52 NHB is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BN52 NHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 NHB?

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What year was BN52 NHB registered?

BN52 NHB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is BN52 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 NHB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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