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BT51 LCU

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,128 mi
Last recorded145,128 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LCU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 145,128 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER & OUTER (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 142,297 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 137,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 137,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ALIGNMENT

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 127,440 miles

205/45ZR17

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 127,440 miles

205/45ZR17

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 114,173 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,200 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 102,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,296 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 73,981 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 65,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 54,664 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 54,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 45,192 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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BT51 LCU is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BT51 LCU, 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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BT51 LCU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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