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BX02 OPC

2002 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,641 mi
Last recorded131,641 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OPC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 131,641 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 131,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,424 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 110,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,122 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 96,122 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,549 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2012 85,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,966 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 81,966 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 74,154 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 64,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pipe bracket by engine mounting, slightly weakend

Fail 18 Nov 2009 64,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pipe bracket by engine mounting, slightly weakend

Pass 14 Nov 2008 56,085 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,124 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,220 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 28,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 28,667 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 OPC is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OPC, 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 OPC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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