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WA02 OBW

2002 MG Zr+

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,400 mi
Last recorded43,400 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zr+46,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 OBW
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,400 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 43,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 32,298 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 32,298 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 24,573 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 24,509 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 18,183 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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WA02 OBW is a 2002 MG Zr+ in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 46,187 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA02 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

WA02 OBW is a 2002 MG Zr+, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is WA02 OBW safe to buy?

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