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RF02 SKV

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,392 mi
Last recorded126,392 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 SKV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 126,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine man light on

Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,982 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 107,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,277 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 99,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 95,434 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 90,398 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 90,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 77,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle battery insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2008 77,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle battery insecure

Pass 11 May 2007 69,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 56,511 miles

both front tyres on limit ,advise replacement.

drivers seat folding fault.

wipers smear.

Fail 12 May 2006 56,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyres on limit ,advise replacement.

drivers seat folding fault.

wipers smear.

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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RF02 SKV is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF02 SKV, 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 RF02 SKV registered?

RF02 SKV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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