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WG52 DCV

2002 MG Zr

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 DCV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 101,109 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 101,109 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,203 miles

EML on

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2011 83,406 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 82,548 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 82,548 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 76,137 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 76,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 72,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 62,535 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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WG52 DCV is a 2002 MG Zr in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WG52 DCV, 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 WG52 DCV registered?

WG52 DCV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is WG52 DCV safe to buy?

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