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BX02 OLR

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,124 mi
Last recorded83,124 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OLR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,124 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 69,280 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread on 1.6mm just about legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot cracks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 57,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,030 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 41,936 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 34,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,300 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2016 19,243 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 19,243 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 18,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

power steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,761 miles

exhaust system surface corrosion

power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Jul 2014 16,813 miles

exhaust system surface corrosion

power steering rack damp

Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,971 miles

exhaust system surface corrosion

power steering rack damp

Pass 20 Jul 2012 14,101 miles

exhaust system surface corrosion

power steering rack damp

Pass 19 Jul 2011 12,524 miles

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

power steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jul 2010 12,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,505 miles

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

power steering rack damp

Pass 18 Jul 2008 10,827 miles

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

nearside steering rack slightly damp

Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,724 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wall slightly damaged

nearside steering rack damp

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2006 8,637 miles

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 OLR is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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