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BT02 YGD

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,601 mi
Last recorded121,601 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT02 YGD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 121,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,347 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT ABS STATOR RING SPLIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

power steering drive belt cracking

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Fail 30 Oct 2010 105,009 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE FRONT ABS STATOR RING SPLIT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

power steering drive belt cracking

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 26 Nov 2009 90,316 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 80,661 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 70,747 miles

hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2007 70,747 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

oil leaks

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Nov 2006 62,325 miles

ABS STATOR RING ON THE OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT JOINT SPLIT, THIS MAY WELL ACTIVATE THE ABS LAMP AS THE SENSOR WILL REGISTER THE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL AS SLIPPING

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust manifold heat shield damaged and becoming insecure

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 10 Nov 2006 62,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

ABS STATOR RING ON THE OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT JOINT SPLIT, THIS MAY WELL CAUSE THE ACTIVATION OF THE ABS LAMP AS THE SENSOR WILL REGISTER THAT THE OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL IS SLIPPING

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust manifold heat shield damaged and becoming insecure

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

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 YGD is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGD, 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 YGD registered?

BT02 YGD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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