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WA02 PPK

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,189 mi
Last recorded121,189 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 PPK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 121,189 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 117,907 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 114,929 miles

mid and rear exhaust corroded

o.s seat back release in/op

Fail 20 May 2014 114,911 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust kat noisy/suspect broken up

mid and rear exhaust corroded

o.s seat back release in/op

Fail 29 May 2013 106,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 106,802 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Engine managment light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil level low

Fail 17 Sep 2012 104,665 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Engine managment light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil level low

Pass 17 Aug 2011 101,113 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight damage to inner edge of nearside front wheel

Fail 16 Aug 2011 101,092 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Battery insecure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight damage to inner edge of nearside front wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2010 97,737 miles

exhaust poorly fitted

nearside front road wheel damaged

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

slight exhaust blow

Pass 16 Jul 2009 89,121 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front tyre just legal

Fail 16 Jul 2009 89,121 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside front tyre just legal

Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,452 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 60,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,433 miles

nearside front tyre approaching leagal minimum

slight rip in nearside front tyre

sliight exhaust blow from centre pipe

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 PPK is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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