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VN02 PNE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,947 mi
Last recorded141,947 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 PNE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 141,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe mounting bush slight play starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 137,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 130,030 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 124,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 119,963 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly BOTH (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 113,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 113,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 107,969 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 107,969 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 103,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 103,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 96,898 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,692 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,793 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 79,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 70,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 64,036 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,318 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 56,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,291 miles

damage to offside front wing

offside front side repeater outer cover missing. but amba bulb fitted.

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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VN02 PNE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN02 PNE, 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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VN02 PNE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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