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BX02 NZW

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,160 mi
Last recorded126,160 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 NZW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 126,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 126,160 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 112,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

power steering rack leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2015 112,665 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

power steering rack leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,384 miles

nearside rack gaitor slightly leaking fluid

offside front seat base foam loose

offside front seat frayed

oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 108,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both offside and nearse rear tyres perished

nearside rack gaitor slightly leaking fluid

offside front seat base foam loose

offside front seat frayed

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 102,475 miles

Both front drive shaft gaitors perished.

Steering rack damp around N/S gaitor.

Surface corrosion & pitting noted to n/s/r brake disc.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 102,451 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front drive shaft gaitors perished.

Steering rack damp around N/S gaitor.

Surface corrosion & pitting noted to n/s/r brake disc.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,222 miles

slight oil leak from nearside steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2012 96,212 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

slight oil leak from nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,852 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2011 89,838 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,073 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 77,316 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 68,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 60,972 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 52,155 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NZW is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NZW, 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 BX02 NZW registered?

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

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