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VK02 YVX

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,867 mi
Last recorded88,867 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 YVX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 88,867 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine m.i.l light is on

n/s/rear tyre is worn on inner and outer edges and outer side wall is scuffed

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine m.i.l light is on

n/s/rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2013 82,834 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine m.i.l light is on

n/s/rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,563 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks in sidewall

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre has crack around sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,729 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 64,236 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,333 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside front tyre won on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2007 38,573 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,705 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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VK02 YVX is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YVX, 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 VK02 YVX registered?

VK02 YVX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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