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BX02 WBJ

2002 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,237 mi
Last recorded98,237 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 WBJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,237 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower cup (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 98,232 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi section broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower cup (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,098 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 87,013 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 79,888 miles

Offside Front outer cv boot deteriorated but no ingress of dirt

Offside Rear suspension coil spring slight corrosion

Rear n/s and o/s inner sills slight corrosion

battery loose but not insecure

power steering rack pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2016 74,697 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,697 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 70,623 miles

Front exhaust flexi getting weak

Offside Front drivers seat doesn't tilt forward to allow access to rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,198 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2013 55,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2012 50,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,062 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,332 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,317 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 36,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 34,913 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,141 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 26,066 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 21,726 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 WBJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol 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 WBJ, 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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BX02 WBJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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