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BT02 FVA

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,848 mi
Last recorded82,848 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 FVA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

evidence of past light rubbing of tyre on offside front strut

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded

nearside and offside front wheelarches corroded(not sharp at time of test)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded(not through at time of test with corrosion assessment tool)

nearside and offside rear wheelarches corroded

nearside headlight just in limit

Fail 28 Jul 2014 82,813 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

evidence of past light rubbing of tyre on offside front strut

exhaust front mounting bracket corroded

nearside and offside front wheelarches corroded(not sharp at time of test)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded(not through at time of test with corrosion assessment tool)

nearside and offside rear wheelarches corroded

nearside headlight just in limit

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface cracks in rear tyres

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,639 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface cracks in rear tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2012 61,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

a different type of wheel nut fitted to n/s/f wheel

n/s/f tyre 2mm and perrishing

n/s/r tyre perrishing

o/s/f tyre perrishing

o/s/r tyre perrishing

battery not secure in engine bay

Fail 29 Jun 2012 61,134 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre 2mm and perrishing

n/s/r tyre perrishing

o/s/f tyre perrishing

o/s/r tyre perrishing

battery not secure in engine bay

Pass 10 May 2011 54,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 10 May 2011 54,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 4 May 2010 50,109 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 47,073 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2008 43,081 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 36,960 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,941 miles

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

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

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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BT02 FVA is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT02 FVA, 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 BT02 FVA registered?

BT02 FVA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is BT02 FVA safe to buy?

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