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BV02 XPA

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,077 mi
Last recorded48,077 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XPA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 48,077 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust piece slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2013 48,077 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre exhaust piece slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 40,393 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 31,452 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,364 miles

n/s steering rack gaiter damp

n/s/r flexible brake hose slightly out of position

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 23,717 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 XPA is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XPA, 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 BV02 XPA registered?

BV02 XPA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is BV02 XPA safe to buy?

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