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BP02 OGN

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,267 mi
Last recorded140,267 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 OGN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 140,267 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 140,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 133,020 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 128,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,876 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 118,041 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 117,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 111,487 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 111,487 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 101,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 May 2009 101,578 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 89,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,499 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 50,707 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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BP02 OGN is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BP02 OGN, 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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BP02 OGN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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