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BV02 ZGL

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

72,019 mi
Last recorded72,019 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 ZGL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 72,019 miles

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 71,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,352 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,053 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,280 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,116 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,626 miles

slight play in os/r wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Nov 2009 34,402 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 33,943 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake is slack

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,033 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 21,788 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 ZGL is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL registered?

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

Is BV02 ZGL safe to buy?

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