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BX02 ONJ

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,163 mi
Last recorded81,163 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 ONJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 81,163 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 81,159 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,007 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 66,774 miles

Both front wipers are split at ends

Ns front tie bar has movement at front bush

Ns front wheel has become damaged

Fail 9 May 2012 60,465 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery insecure

offside and nearside wiperblades slightly torn

Pass 9 May 2012 60,465 miles

battery insecure

offside and nearside wiperblades slightly torn

Pass 6 May 2011 55,834 miles

All underside brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding and centre to rear section joint corroding heavily

Front and rear suspension corroding

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 55,834 miles

All underside brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding and centre to rear section joint corroding heavily

Front and rear suspension corroding

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,662 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,256 miles

All underside brake pipes corroding

Front tyres 205/40/17 Rear tyres 205/45/17

Offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 15 Apr 2009 47,256 miles

All underside brake pipes corroding

Front tyres 205/40/17 Rear tyres 205/45/17

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre cracking on side walls

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2008 40,936 miles

front tyres 205/40ZR17; rear tyres 205/45ZR17

Fail 9 Apr 2008 40,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres 205/40ZR17; rear tyres 205/45ZR17

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,573 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,115 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 ONJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ONJ, 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 ONJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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