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WG02 FHA

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 FHA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Oct 2017 87,422 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,807 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 86,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 85,691 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 85,122 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 85,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 82,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,302 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 70,291 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,415 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 49,375 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2007 41,142 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 41,142 miles

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

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

both rear tyres distorted, deteriorated & damaged outer walls

offside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 8 May 2006 33,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 25,012 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN 2MM ON EXTREME INNER EDGES NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

offside wiper blade beginning to split on end

Fail 23 Jun 2005 25,012 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN 2MM ON EXTREME INNER EDGES NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 2MM

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside wiper blade beginning to split on end

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 FHA is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FHA, 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 FHA registered?

WG02 FHA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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