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VN02 UCW

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,569 mi
Last recorded78,569 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 UCW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 78,569 miles

o/s front chassis leg above subframe mount has accident damage repair

o/s front wheel damage poossible small crack

o/s headlamp on lower limit

Fail 3 May 2012 78,569 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s front chassis leg above subframe mount has accident damage repair

o/s front wheel damage poossible small crack

o/s headlamp on lower limit

Fail 16 Apr 2012 78,558 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

All brake discs badly pitted

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

Front grill insecure

Offside front tyre worn uneven and has been rubbing on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 76,700 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 67,794 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,090 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 60,827 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 60,827 miles

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

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

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

front pads look low

very loud sports exhaust fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,210 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 56,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 51,884 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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VN02 UCW is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VN02 UCW, 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 VN02 UCW registered?

VN02 UCW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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