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BT51 YRF

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,683 mi
Last recorded140,683 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YRF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 140,683 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front windscreen wipers smear the screen

oil filter is corroded

radiator corroded and broken coolant fan is insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2016 140,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front windscreen wipers smear the screen

oil filter is corroded

radiator corroded and broken coolant fan is insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2015 131,471 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)

Radiator cooling fan insecure

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2015 131,471 miles

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

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

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

Radiator cooling fan insecure

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 125,227 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 117,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 110,598 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 103,967 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 103,967 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,929 miles

all coil springs starting to corrode

both wipers starting to deteriate

offside windscreen has slight damage

slight damp around steering rack

Fail 29 Jun 2010 94,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all coil springs starting to corrode

both wipers starting to deteriate

offside windscreen has slight damage

slight damp around steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2009 79,289 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 79,289 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,538 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 57,611 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 57,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,041 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 46,041 miles

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

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 YRF is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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