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BW51 HSA

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,780 mi
Last recorded70,780 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,780 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

frnt exhaust mount slightly corroded

nsf & osf shock absober weak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,780 miles

nsf & osf shock absober weak

frnt exhaust mount slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2010 60,283 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,283 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,250 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 34,884 miles

OSF ABS RING ON CV JOINT CRACKED

Fail 9 Aug 2008 34,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF ABS RING ON CV JOINT CRACKED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,733 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 21,428 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 21,428 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 HSA is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HSA, 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 BW51 HSA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW51 HSA shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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