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BX02 VVW

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,935 mi
Last recorded57,935 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VVW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,935 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Inner +Outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 55,700 miles

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

general corrosion under side

Fail 10 Nov 2021 55,694 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front bumper on wing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion under side

Pass 11 Nov 2020 51,912 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met 16% . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 Nov 2020 51,912 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake requirements only just met 16% . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 47,747 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 41,027 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 41,027 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 35,525 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 35,524 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides inner side walls (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,007 miles

battery loose

travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Mar 2016 27,007 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery loose

travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Mar 2015 26,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,072 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 16 Mar 2012 25,089 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,984 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,914 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,496 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 VVW is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

BX02 VVW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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