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BX02 OTL

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

54,573 mi
Last recorded54,573 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 54,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 54,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 50,788 miles

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 47,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,841 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 40,510 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 40,468 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,927 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 32,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 32,677 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 31,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted to vehicle unable to see all of underside

Fail 2 Jun 2018 31,457 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted to vehicle unable to see all of underside

Pass 24 May 2017 31,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cuts in both front tyres outer side walls

Pass 16 May 2016 30,888 miles

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2016 30,873 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2015 30,333 miles

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

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2014 29,713 miles

slight dampness around offside front brake hose banjo bolt

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,961 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 28,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 27,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 27,639 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Tyre cracking in tread pattern

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 26,817 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,986 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts in nearside front outer side wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2009 25,098 miles

nearside front & both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Jul 2009 25,098 miles

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

nearside front & both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine undertray fitted

sill over covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,880 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 21,908 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 20,906 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 OTL is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 OTL, 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 OTL registered?

BX02 OTL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is BX02 OTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX02 OTL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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