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BU52 KLF

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KLF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 75,503 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components corroded

undercarriage has been heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,498 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 75,498 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,468 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,331 miles

front suspension corroded nearside and offside

rear suspension corroded nearside and offside

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill area covered with underseal

Fail 18 Sep 2021 75,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sill area covered with underseal

Fail 27 Aug 2021 75,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near rear axle mounting on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre catching chassis leg on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near rear axle mounting on inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 74,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 74,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 73,594 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from front NS of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 73,589 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Drag on front brakes

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant from front NS of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Rear pipe on steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 70,824 miles

Corrosion on NSR flexible brake hose fittings

Exhaust blow from centre joint

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2018 70,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on NSR flexible brake hose fittings

Exhaust blow from centre joint

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 Aug 2017 68,152 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 68,150 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Drag on rear brakes

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,290 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,866 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,861 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,826 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,618 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 53,696 miles

Front tyres wearing inside

Fail 7 Aug 2012 53,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyres wearing inside

Pass 10 Aug 2011 50,810 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 50,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,199 miles

Front tyres @ 2.5 mm and worn on inside edges

Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,199 miles

Front tyres @ 2.5 mm and worn on inside edges

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,659 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 38,077 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,743 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 26,693 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight noise from gearbox area

Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,693 miles

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

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

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

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

slight noise from gearbox area

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 KLF is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 KLF, 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 KLF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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