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WG02 FBF

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

132,316 mi
Last recorded132,316 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 FBF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 132,316 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,890 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,820 miles

play in front ball joints

play in front track rod ends

Fail 13 Oct 2012 110,820 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

play in front ball joints

Pass 14 Dec 2011 107,266 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

nearside front abs ring heavily corroded

rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion and scoreing

Fail 14 Dec 2011 107,266 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes covered in grease

nearside front abs ring heavily corroded

rear brake disc showing signs of corrosion and scoreing

Pass 19 Dec 2010 90,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2010 90,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 78,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,330 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 67,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 57,431 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 44,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 44,159 miles

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

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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WG02 FBF is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc 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 WG02 FBF, 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

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What year was WG02 FBF registered?

WG02 FBF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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The MOT history for WG02 FBF 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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