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WG02 URR

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,955 mi
Last recorded100,955 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 URR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 100,955 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Multi v belt perishing

Nearside Front Indicator lense cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perishing on sidewall

Oil leak

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,817 miles

play near side track rod end on limit

near side rear tyre 2mm very low inner edge

off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,711 miles

both front tyres inner edge very low 205/45/17

n/s/r wheel slit bind

Fail 31 Mar 2016 81,700 miles

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

both front tyres inner edge very low 205/45/17

n/s/r wheel slit bind

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 72,977 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 66,734 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,734 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,261 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 60,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,006 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,704 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 42,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,077 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 29,678 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 URR is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

WG02 URR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for WG02 URR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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