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BT52 MRY

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,838 mi
Last recorded96,838 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 96,838 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 95,065 miles

Near side rear brake sticking slightly (park brake cable

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,586 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 91,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,996 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 70,852 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 61,460 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 46,874 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 38,728 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 MRY is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BT52 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

BT52 MRY is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is BT52 MRY safe to buy?

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