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WA52 NHB

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,313 mi
Last recorded109,313 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 NHB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 109,313 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 May 2015 109,313 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2014 103,325 miles

front exhaust flexi deterioted

o/s/ mirror damaged

Pass 17 May 2013 90,862 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,110 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 84,108 miles

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

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,541 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 75,530 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,064 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2008 47,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 39,505 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge almost bald, nearside front also wearing wearing on inner edge, but not so bad.

rear exhaust box in poor condition, also has small blow by flage joint, through corrosion.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 34,062 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 26,889 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 NHB is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WA52 NHB?

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What year was WA52 NHB registered?

WA52 NHB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is WA52 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 NHB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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