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BT02 NLY

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

99,538 mi
Last recorded99,538 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 NLY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 99,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 98,001 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,813 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 90,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 26 May 2017 90,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn out of shape

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,952 miles

both front suspension springs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,035 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 85,035 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 83,605 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 83,605 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

1 eml on 2 battery inscure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,385 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,385 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,068 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 66,068 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 54,778 miles

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

rear wiper u/s

Fail 2 Mar 2010 54,778 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear wiper u/s

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,615 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 45,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 39,421 miles

front pads getting close rear brakes could do with service

Fail 15 Feb 2008 39,421 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front pads getting close rear brakes could do with service

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 32,118 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,199 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 NLY is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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