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BN52 VMG

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,625 mi
Last recorded80,625 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VMG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,625 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 80,413 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 80,393 miles

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)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

small front brake imbalance

Fail 19 May 2015 80,373 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bolt loose on drivers seat

Fail 26 Jul 2014 79,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2014 79,040 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,435 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,435 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 71,685 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 63,292 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,118 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 55,118 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 51,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,104 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 36,569 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2006 36,569 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 30,820 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 VMG is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMG, 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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What year was BN52 VMG registered?

BN52 VMG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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