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VN02 YOL

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,091 mi
Last recorded92,091 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN02 YOL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 92,091 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 92,091 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,586 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 205/50*16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,986 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 90,575 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 89,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,578 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 88,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,075 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 86,075 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,697 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,697 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,289 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,289 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,159 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 79,974 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 79,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 76,348 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 76,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,948 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking between the treads, no cords visable at time of test. Though would recommend replacement

Fail 18 Apr 2007 53,568 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 53,568 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 47,979 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 37,424 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 YOL is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

VN02 YOL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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