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BT51 YPG

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,191 mi
Last recorded95,191 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YPG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 94,129 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 94,129 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,805 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 88,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,106 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 82,938 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,938 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,471 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 74,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,717 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 74,709 miles

Offside 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 70,797 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 66,333 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 51,719 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,532 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 57,527 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 51,781 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 43,242 miles

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

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 YPG is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT51 YPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT51 YPG registered?

BT51 YPG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is BT51 YPG safe to buy?

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