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BT02 LWM

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,246 mi
Last recorded149,246 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 149,246 miles

batt insecure

both front tyres close to limit

front pads low

parking brake travel

Pass 29 Jun 2013 131,014 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 117,675 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 117,673 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,371 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 102,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 87,848 miles

offside rear tyre cracked on edges ok at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2010 87,848 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked on edges ok at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,928 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 72,349 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 59,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 34,548 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 34,203 miles

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

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

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

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 LWM is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

BT02 LWM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is BT02 LWM safe to buy?

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