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BX02 OAJ

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,771 mi
Last recorded101,771 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OAJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,771 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear indicator starting to show white light.

side to side movement park brake.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 92,530 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,526 miles

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

advanced surface corrosion all front and rear brake discs

advanced wear both rear tyres

engine noisy

Fail 24 Aug 2011 85,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

advanced surface corrosion all front and rear brake discs

advanced wear both rear tyres

engine noisy

Pass 8 Apr 2010 80,831 miles

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

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

centre rear seatbelt not fitted to vehicle

engine oil level low - on minimum

vehicle presented with engine noise

Fail 6 Apr 2010 80,829 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine oil level low - on minimum

vehicle presented with engine noise

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,731 miles

10 spots of corrosion see block plan

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,674 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 71,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OAJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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