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BX02 VVM

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,408 mi
Last recorded98,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VVM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2014 98,408 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear wheel archs slightly rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2013 92,006 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 92,006 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2012 76,932 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Unable to fully check nearside rear adult seatbelt as child restraint is fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 55,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,647 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,624 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,115 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 VVM is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

BX02 VVM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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