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BT52 JJO

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,379 mi
Last recorded95,379 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 JJO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 95,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 95,379 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 86,631 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 74,341 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 74,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

replace front wiper blades soon

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,568 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 64,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,446 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,444 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,364 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 37,104 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,376 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 32,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 20,166 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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BT52 JJO is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT52 JJO, 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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What year was BT52 JJO registered?

BT52 JJO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is BT52 JJO safe to buy?

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