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WG51 OVX

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,102 mi
Last recorded62,102 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 OVX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,102 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 62,102 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 May 2012 58,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 58,060 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 51,346 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 51,346 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 50,060 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate slightly discoloured but still visual to read

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,060 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured but still visual to read

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,533 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 38,647 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 35,937 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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WG51 OVX is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG51 OVX, 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 WG51 OVX registered?

WG51 OVX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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