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BX02 OPG

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,540 mi
Last recorded92,540 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OPG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 92,540 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front roll bar drop links perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f shock absorber slightly worn

Fail 9 May 2013 92,540 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front roll bar drop links perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f shock absorber slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2012 82,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres have cuts in the outer side walls

both front tyres worn on inner edge and n/s/f near legal limit

Fail 14 May 2012 82,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres have cuts in the outer side walls

both front tyres worn on inner edge and n/s/f near legal limit

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,440 miles

both rear tyres worn and perished

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

slight play in n/s outer rack joint

Pass 7 Jan 2010 56,346 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 48,264 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 48,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 40,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,671 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 23,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,140 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 OPG is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OPG, 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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What year was BX02 OPG registered?

BX02 OPG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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