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BV52 BOF

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,805 mi
Last recorded109,805 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 BOF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,805 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,685 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 101,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,586 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,959 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED REAR AXLE MOUNT AREA

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,554 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

COOLANT LEAK

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

REAR SILEBCER KNOCKING SLIGHTLY ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 6 Sep 2011 66,025 miles

BRAKE PIPES JUST STARTING TO CORRODE.

EXHAUST BACKE BOX SLIGHT BLOW AT PIPE INTO BOX (CORRODED)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW OVER HALF WORN NOT WORN OUT,

Fail 26 Aug 2010 59,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,121 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,469 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,461 miles

front reg plate poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,259 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 37,259 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,907 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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BV52 BOF is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BV52 BOF, 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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BV52 BOF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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