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VK02 ZRO

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,075 mi
Last recorded107,075 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 ZRO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 107,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Battery clamp missing but secure

Cooling fan siezed

Front Lower ball joints

Overheating

Pass 26 May 2016 104,983 miles

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

both rear inner seals rusty

Fail 25 May 2016 104,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front section (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both rear inner seals rusty

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 99,044 miles

exhaust corroded

front nuber plate faded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

oil level low

rear coil springs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2015 99,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front nuber plate faded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

oil level low

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 95,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2014 95,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 90,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

exhaust noisy

front exhaust pipe in poor condition

front tyre treads worn low..nearside tyre starting to split

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 3 May 2012 87,434 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 87,437 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant level low

offside front tyre tread wearing low

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Fail 15 Apr 2011 83,062 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear bumper damaged

slight leakage from nearside steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2011 83,062 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear bumper damaged

slight leakage from nearside steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 79,637 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 73,299 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 73,299 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 May 2008 63,922 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 51,198 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 43,281 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 ZRO is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK02 ZRO, 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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VK02 ZRO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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