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BU52 ZBV

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,182 mi
Last recorded89,182 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZBV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 89,182 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 89,181 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,434 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,263 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f windows tinted

Fail 5 Oct 2009 56,661 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 56,661 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,789 miles

cracks on o/s rear tyre

drivers seat tilt inop

Pass 26 Oct 2007 39,355 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 33,701 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 ZBV is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BU52 ZBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 ZBV registered?

BU52 ZBV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is BU52 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 ZBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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