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VX52 YRG

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,087 mi
Last recorded104,087 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 YRG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,087 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 May 2019 82,808 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 78,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 78,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 73,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 May 2017 73,961 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,450 miles

front tyres badly worn on outside edges tracking needs checking 205/45x17

Pass 1 Oct 2014 60,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,103 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,510 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 42,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,451 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 32,396 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,062 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight oil mist on steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2008 24,900 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil mist on N/S steering rack boot

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,572 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 21,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 20,183 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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VX52 YRG is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VX52 YRG, 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 VX52 YRG registered?

VX52 YRG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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