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MJ02 ETO

2002 MG Zr+

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,127 mi
Last recorded54,127 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zr+46,187 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ02 ETO
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 54,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 54,109 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,053 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,967 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 53,967 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,444 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,444 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,117 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 52,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front A/B/S rings snapped (3.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 52,425 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,297 miles

both front A/B/S rings snapped

Fail 22 Apr 2014 51,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front A/B/S rings snapped

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2013 50,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,928 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,968 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,935 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,935 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,702 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,977 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,833 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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MJ02 ETO is a 2002 MG Zr+ in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 46,187 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ02 ETO, 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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MJ02 ETO is a 2002 MG Zr+, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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