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BT51 YTE

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,431 mi
Last recorded130,431 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YTE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2014 130,431 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,172 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 90,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 90,737 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,907 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,516 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 48,199 miles

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

cut to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2007 47,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,860 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,495 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 YTE is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

BT51 YTE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is BT51 YTE safe to buy?

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