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BT02 GHF

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,642 mi
Last recorded153,642 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 GHF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 153,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 142,915 miles

O/S N/S/F TYRE EDGES LOW

O/S N/S/F TYRES RUN VERY NEAR TO SHOCKERS

Pass 22 Jun 2015 131,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 131,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,244 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 120,243 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 109,184 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 109,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,155 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 90,680 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 90,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 81,658 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 6 Jul 2010 81,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front pads getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,552 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,947 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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BT02 GHF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT02 GHF, 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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BT02 GHF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 July 2002.

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