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BT51 YSN

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

111,122 mi
Last recorded111,122 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YSN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 107,883 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 107,883 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,998 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,772 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 102,811 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,497 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 97,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer C.V. boot deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2019 94,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,090 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,269 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,360 miles

Front No plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside small rear service brake imbalance

Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,170 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 69,486 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,224 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 66,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,661 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 61,660 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 57,430 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,501 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 51,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,871 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,295 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 YSN is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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