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WA02 JNL

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,289 mi
Last recorded83,289 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 JNL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 83,289 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,385 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,915 miles

Handbrake has high travel

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 74,915 miles

Handbrake has high travel

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking from connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,248 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 73,248 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 68,939 miles

Central Front Slight play within parking brake lever.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,607 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 66,597 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,379 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish and crack in the treads

Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,746 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 59,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F washers week/poor water delivery.

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 59,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F washers week/poor water delivery.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,937 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,443 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,751 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,000 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST NOT STANDARD

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER TIE-ROD

Fail 19 Jan 2009 43,017 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R AND N/S/R TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST NOT STANDARD

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER TIE-ROD

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,054 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,962 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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WA02 JNL is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WA02 JNL, 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 WA02 JNL registered?

WA02 JNL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is WA02 JNL safe to buy?

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