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WA52 DVR

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,376 mi
Last recorded105,376 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 DVR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 105,376 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal a bit spongy

Fail 10 Oct 2014 105,376 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal a bit spongy

Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 93,387 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 93,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 84,503 miles

N/S rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 4 Oct 2011 84,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

N/S rack gaiter damp with oil

N/S rear tyre starting to perish and crack

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 72,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non-standard exhaust fitted

Oil leak

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

Slightly long handbrake lever travel

Pass 18 Sep 2010 72,230 miles

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

Non-standard exhaust fitted

Oil leak

Slightly long handbrake lever travel

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,357 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,384 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

both rear tyres has uneven tread wear

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,225 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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WA52 DVR is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WA52 DVR, 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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WA52 DVR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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