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RF52 EFB

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,349 mi
Last recorded61,349 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 EFB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,349 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,163 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 53,163 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 53,104 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

advise washer leak

Fail 29 Nov 2007 38,590 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise washer leak

Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,030 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 14,959 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS VERY THIN ON OUTTER EDGES / SCRUBBED 2/3mm.

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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RF52 EFB is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF52 EFB, 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 RF52 EFB registered?

RF52 EFB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is RF52 EFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 EFB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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