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BN52 WKL

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,947 mi
Last recorded42,947 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 35,151 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 35,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 32,532 miles

accident damge to front

Fail 4 Dec 2009 32,520 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damge to front

Pass 15 Mar 2008 32,384 miles

radiator leaking

unable to open offside rear door from inside

vehicle has been in a bad accident and damaged front and rear of vehicle underneath

Fail 27 Feb 2008 32,373 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

front discs has surface rust

radiator leaking

unable to open offside rear door from inside

vehicle has been in a bad accident and damaged front and rear of vehicle underneath.

Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,000 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 30,985 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,003 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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BN52 WKL is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WKL, 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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BN52 WKL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is BN52 WKL safe to buy?

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