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VK02 WHD

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,495 mi
Last recorded130,495 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 WHD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,495 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,870 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,400 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 121,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 110,630 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 110,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 106,311 miles

rear tyres tread starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2010 102,618 miles

advise rear n"plate poor

front discs poor

Fail 20 Sep 2010 102,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise rear n"plate poor

front discs poor

Pass 29 Oct 2009 100,422 miles

exhaust system repaired

Pass 3 Nov 2008 92,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 81,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 68,794 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2006 68,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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VK02 WHD is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK02 WHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK02 WHD registered?

VK02 WHD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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