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BT02 SWV

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,016 mi
Last recorded67,016 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 SWV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

damage to rear bumper

exhaust bent/distored secured with wire

Fail 24 Jan 2013 67,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust bent/distored secured with wire

tyre size 215/45r17

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jan 2012 54,144 miles

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

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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,135 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 49,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,935 miles

handbrake bracket starting to flex needs checking out

Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,353 miles

front brake discs lipped

handbrake fills abit loose but working ok

heat cover around rear exhaust box rusting away

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall

tyre wear starting on both fronts

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,455 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,008 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,484 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,345 miles

small split in n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 SWV is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 June 2002.

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