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BX02 OAD

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,071 mi
Last recorded94,071 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OAD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 94,071 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

crack in windsceen

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 86,702 miles

crack in nearside lower corner of windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,885 miles

Centre silencer casing corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight coolant leak from heater pipes

Slight oil leak from offside of engine

Pass 1 May 2013 81,850 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 79,183 miles

front nearside hub slight play

rear brake discs inner faces rusty

rear exhaust box repaired

wiper blades splitting

Fail 12 May 2011 74,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake lever travel

oil leak

r/o/s wheel rim slight damage

rear exhaust box repaired

Pass 12 May 2011 74,369 miles

handbrake lever travel

oil leak

r/o/s wheel rim slight damage

rear exhaust box repaired

Pass 13 May 2010 70,034 miles

f/n/s driveshaft inner flange to gearbox movement/ oil leak

handbrake lever travel

r/n/s tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,607 miles

r/n/s tyre edge worn

Pass 10 May 2008 60,305 miles

crack in windscreen behind interior mirror.

Fail 10 May 2008 60,305 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

crack in windscreen behind interior mirror.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,552 miles

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

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

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 13 Apr 2006 42,061 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 OAD is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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