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BP52 XEW

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,583 mi
Last recorded52,583 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 XEW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 52,583 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,709 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,791 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 48,897 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 48,072 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 47,026 miles

WEAR INBOTH SIDES T/C/A INNER BUSHES.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 45,175 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,469 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,995 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 40,551 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 40,551 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 37,415 miles

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

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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BP52 XEW is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BP52 XEW, 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 BP52 XEW registered?

BP52 XEW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is BP52 XEW safe to buy?

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