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WG02 JXO

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,537 mi
Last recorded113,537 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,537 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 113,537 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 110,398 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 110,310 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

SRS lamp funtion intermittent

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

both front lamps on lower aim limit

cut in side ewall offside front tyre not exposing plies

examination of sill panels not possible . sill covers fitted

exhaust tail pipe fitment and condition poor

exhaust tail pipe touching rear bumper

jubilee clip hanging on exhaust

rear lights non oe

Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,474 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 85,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,785 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 65,341 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 65,337 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,609 miles

n/s/r and both front tyres perished

p.a.s drive belt perished

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 JXO is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 JXO, 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 JXO registered?

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

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