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BP02 ZHK

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,558 mi
Last recorded117,558 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 117,558 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 117,558 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2013 103,665 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,581 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,824 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 94,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,684 miles

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

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

n/s and o/sinner sills slight corrrosion

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 3 Oct 2011 91,684 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/sinner sills slight corrrosion

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Jun 2010 90,200 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 85,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,912 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 71,223 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 49,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 45,824 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 ZHK 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 ZHK, 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 BP02 ZHK registered?

BP02 ZHK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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