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BX52 GVE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,884 mi
Last recorded110,884 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX52 GVE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 110,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 98,872 miles

front passenger seat will not tip forward

n/ s/ r tyre slight cracking

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2014 98,872 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front passenger seat will not tip forward

n/ s/ r tyre slight cracking

n/s/f tyre slight cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2013 95,960 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 95,960 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,878 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,878 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 87,857 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 80,946 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 80,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 75,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,201 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 70,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,865 miles

front wiper blades poor performance

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,990 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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BX52 GVE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX52 GVE, 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 BX52 GVE registered?

BX52 GVE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BX52 GVE safe to buy?

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