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BX02 NZN

2002 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,569 mi
Last recorded117,569 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 NZN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 117,569 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 117,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

sill covers fitted

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,286 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 98,415 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 98,386 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 92,026 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres outer side walls cracking.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,217 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside front tyre small splits btween tread

Fail 13 Mar 2013 82,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Various chips to windscreen but not restricting drivers view.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,616 miles

Various chips to windscreen but not restricting drivers view.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,831 miles

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 4 Apr 2011 72,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 66,110 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,325 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit-2mm at inner edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,005 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 53,786 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 47,110 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 47,042 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,630 miles

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)

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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BX02 NZN is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BX02 NZN, 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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BX02 NZN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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