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BU52 EYP

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,035 mi
Last recorded80,035 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EYP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 80,035 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 80,035 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,017 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front brake disc's and pads low to near limit

Fail 29 Aug 2017 80,015 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front brake disc's and pads low to near limit

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,035 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded but not holed

Pass 29 Aug 2015 75,512 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 69,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 63,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Fail 31 Aug 2013 63,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,463 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,769 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear side lamp dim

Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,116 miles

o/s rear tyre split and perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,286 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 32,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Oct 2007 32,513 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,770 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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BU52 EYP is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BU52 EYP, 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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BU52 EYP is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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