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BU51 HZR

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,878 mi
Last recorded43,878 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 38,391 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked (3.4.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 35,618 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault fault code read passenger side airbag open circuit (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,963 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 29,834 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 25,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on

Fail 20 Mar 2012 22,249 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,249 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,391 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,630 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,824 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 14,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,063 miles

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

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

offside & nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall not through to cords

Fail 20 Mar 2007 9,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,520 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 7,273 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 7,273 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BU51 HZR is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BU51 HZR, 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 BU51 HZR registered?

BU51 HZR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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