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BX02 OOA

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,731 mi
Last recorded73,731 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 73,731 miles

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2025 73,423 miles

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 72,444 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery warning light on dash

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,892 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 71,261 miles

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

battery/charge light illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,957 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 66,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,305 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 63,183 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,655 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats, nearside and offside. Unable to fully examine seatbelts/seats

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak, engine area

Pass 12 May 2015 52,389 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 52,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 49,699 miles

both front cv boot perished

slight play in steering

Fail 9 May 2014 49,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front cv boot perished

slight play in steering

Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,505 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)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 45,505 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,640 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

front tyres edges slightly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 34,457 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Advise slight play in o/s track rod

Fail 14 Mar 2009 34,457 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Advise slight play in o/s track rod

Pass 4 Mar 2008 29,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 29,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,011 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,656 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 OOA is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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