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BV02 UOB

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,533 mi
Last recorded111,533 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 UOB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 111,533 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 111,511 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil stains underneath the engine

Fail 29 Jan 2024 101,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil stains underneath the engine

Fail 4 Nov 2023 101,653 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Within 30cm of rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,218 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,689 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 92,347 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 92,298 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,962 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 82,261 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,469 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine management light on dash

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,743 miles

off side rear tyre has slight splits in inner side wall but no cords exposed

Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear tyre has slight splits in inner side wall but no cords exposed

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,467 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,112 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,111 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,111 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 44,075 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 38,269 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,942 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,005 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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BV02 UOB is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BV02 UOB, 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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BV02 UOB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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