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BW51 HPC

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,530 mi
Last recorded41,530 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW51 HPC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 41,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,825 miles

Hand brake is nearly on stop

Immobiliser faulty/starter motor problem, either are causing starting problems

NSF tyre cracking on tread and side walls

NSR tyre cracking on tread and side walls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tyre cracking on tread and side walls

OSR tyre cracking on tread and side walls

engine management light is on (on dash)

no gear stick knob

Fail 29 Apr 2009 36,825 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Hand brake is nearly on stop

Immobiliser faulty/starter motor problem, either are causing starting problems

NSF tyre cracking on tread and side walls

NSR tyre cracking on tread and side walls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

OSF tyre cracking on tread and side walls

OSR tyre cracking on tread and side walls

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light is on (on dash)

no gear stick knob

Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,630 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 28,524 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 17,674 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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BW51 HPC is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey 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 BW51 HPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW51 HPC registered?

BW51 HPC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is BW51 HPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW51 HPC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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