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BW02 EKK

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,154 mi
Last recorded132,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 EKK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2017 132,154 miles

harness type seat belts fitted

radiator top hose bulging when hot

rear seats and interior trim removed from vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2017 132,154 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

harness type seat belts fitted

rear seats and interior trim removed from vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2015 131,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear inner sills corroded

parking brake travel

Fail 23 Mar 2015 131,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear inner sills corroded

parking brake travel

Pass 11 Dec 2013 128,070 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 127,982 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 117,130 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 93,848 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 93,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 75,169 miles

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

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

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

hand brake travil and sterio control on leaver

Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,284 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 61,864 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 7 Aug 2007 49,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,354 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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BW02 EKK is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BW02 EKK, 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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BW02 EKK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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