CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX02 VVZ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,823 mi
Last recorded158,823 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 VVZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2014 158,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 155,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 150,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 150,477 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 145,189 miles

SMALL AMMOUNT OF WEAR FOUND IN N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER LEG.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 134,207 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE SHOWING SOME WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM

Pass 27 Jun 2009 114,682 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW(VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,617 miles

ALL TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM.

Pass 16 Jun 2007 90,122 miles

NOTE,REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Pass 17 Jun 2006 70,849 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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX02 VVZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX02 VVZ?

You can check the full history of BX02 VVZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX02 VVZ registered?

BX02 VVZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is BX02 VVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX02 VVZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX02 VVZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX02 VVZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.