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BT02 SVX

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

108,803 mi
Last recorded108,803 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 108,803 miles

advisery; nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 108,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advisery; nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,206 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 93,206 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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 25 Nov 2010 85,909 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 85,909 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2009 79,201 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 79,188 miles

Front Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,830 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 68,824 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise front pads low

advise n/s/f wheel nuts all different

n/s/f indecater

srs light on

Fail 9 Jun 2007 61,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 61,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,745 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 SVX 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 53.8%.

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

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