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BN52 VMV

2002 MG Zr

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,207 mi
Last recorded101,207 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 VMV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 101,207 miles

corrosion on both floors to sills & rear undersills

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2017 101,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion on both floors to sills & rear undersills

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 97,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,430 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 95,430 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,244 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corrroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 87,244 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corrroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,804 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,354 miles

Engine lamp on indicating a fault

Middle and Rear exhausts in ppor condition

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

S.R.S lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 67,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 60,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator lens missing

Slight Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Travel on Handbrake

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 14 Aug 2009 60,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front indicator lens missing

Slight Damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Travel on Handbrake

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,926 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

slight movement in steering rack

very slight judder on front brakes

very slight moisture around gearbox area

Pass 3 Oct 2007 42,994 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 34,100 miles

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

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 VMV is a 2002 MG Zr in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN52 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

BN52 VMV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is BN52 VMV safe to buy?

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