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WA02 TZR

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,695 mi
Last recorded97,695 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 97,695 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 97,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 81,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,660 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 71,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling but not at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2011 64,185 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,031 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s Rear Sill Cover Insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking Brake Lever Travel High

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2010 61,031 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s Rear Sill Cover Insecure

O/s and N/s Front Brake Discs Pitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking Brake Lever Travel High

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,908 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 58,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,058 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion. Brake readings ok.

Vehicle has an oil leak around the front rocker cover area.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 58,058 miles

All brake discs have surface corrosion. Brake readings ok.

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

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

Vehicle has an oil leak around the front rocker cover area.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 58,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Oil leak

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 26 Oct 2007 58,045 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

cuts-damage to both front tyres[outer sidewall]

passengers door mirror glass missing

oil leak [under transmission]

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,510 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2005 35,595 miles

both front tyre condition

Fail 1 Sep 2005 35,594 miles

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

both front tyres ON limits 1.6mm

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 TZR is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

WA02 TZR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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