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VX02 HNF

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,561 mi
Last recorded118,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 HNF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 118,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 118,541 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 118,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,169 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 99,583 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 99,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust has slight lewak and clamp is rusty/o/s front seat slightlyinsicure on runners/rear tyres low tread and o/s front tyre wall chipped/steering rack slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2010 88,524 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 79,729 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 78,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2008 73,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,767 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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VX02 HNF is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX02 HNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX02 HNF registered?

VX02 HNF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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