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BP51 ZKB

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

108,243 mi
Last recorded108,243 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 ZKB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 108,243 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 108,243 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 98,185 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 98,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 83,948 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,299 miles

exhaust flexible pipe signs of age

front brake discs lipped

front drop link bushes perishing

nearside washer jet weak

offside rear indicator showing white light

offside rear tyre getting low

outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

slight play in steering rack

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2009 73,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust flexible pipe signs of age

front brake discs lipped

front drop link bushes perishing

nearside washer jet weak

offside rear indicator showing white light

offside rear tyre getting low

outer driveshaft gaitors perishing

slight play in steering rack

various stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2008 60,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 53,813 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 53,813 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 43,116 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 43,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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BP51 ZKB is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BP51 ZKB, 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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BP51 ZKB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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