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J7 CHV

2002 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,249 mi
Last recorded116,249 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 CHV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 116,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 116,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,838 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 94,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 94,335 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 85,462 miles

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 85,462 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 64,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,197 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 50,196 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 41,975 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 41,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front dont tilt to allow entry to rear passenger seats

drivers window wont open

nearside front fog lamp damaged

power steering pipes insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,706 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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J7 CHV is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J7 CHV, 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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J7 CHV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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