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BW52 ONB

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

117,143 mi
Last recorded117,143 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 ONB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 117,143 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot damaged boot not excessively

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 May 2018 116,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Axle Bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 110,699 miles

Both outer sills cover by plastic trim restricting visual examination

Brake pedal rubber worn through but serviceable

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing ( amber bulb ) (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 May 2017 110,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both outer sills cover by plastic trim restricting visual examination

Brake pedal rubber worn through but serviceable

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing ( amber bulb ) (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 May 2016 102,992 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 102,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 94,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2015 94,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 80,847 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre has edge wear

Fail 17 May 2014 80,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has edge wear

Pass 18 May 2013 70,037 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 70,037 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,842 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

air bag warning light not illuminating

Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,091 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,155 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 18,740 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 15,766 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 15,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,215 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 11,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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BW52 ONB is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BW52 ONB, 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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BW52 ONB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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