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BX02 OAA

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OAA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,874 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 87,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,642 miles

exhaust corroded and front flex in poor condition

front shock absorbers weak

Pass 3 Aug 2012 74,084 miles

cv joints noisy

front exhaust flex in poor condition

front pads low

Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,079 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

cv joints noisy

front exhaust flex in poor condition

front pads low

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,361 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f susspension arm loose

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,732 miles

both front tyres near limit

Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres near limit

Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,731 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 55,922 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 9 Mar 2007 50,034 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 41,766 miles

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

front wipers smear & rear washer not working

handbrake requires adjustment

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 OAA is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

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

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