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WG02 FBK

2002 MG Zr

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,180 mi
Last recorded84,180 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 FBK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,180 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 84,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,123 miles

ALL REAR LAMPS DIM DUE TO LENSES

ENGINE LOWER STABILIZER BAR BUSHES U/S

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 80,079 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

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

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

ALL REAR LAMPS DIM DUE TO LENSES

ENGINE LOWER STABILIZER BAR BUSHES U/S

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,959 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 74,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,626 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 72,626 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,991 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

advise air bag light on

Fail 25 Sep 2009 64,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

advise air bag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2008 56,874 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 56,863 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

The sills have plastic covers with prevent a full inspection being carried out

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 22,977 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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WG02 FBK is a 2002 MG Zr in Orange 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 WG02 FBK, 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 WG02 FBK registered?

WG02 FBK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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