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WJ02 EBA

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,169 mi
Last recorded123,169 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 EBA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,169 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 123,117 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced O/s n/s rear sills + o/s/r wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

McPherson strut upper attachment has slight play

Vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 108,605 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 102,347 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2016 95,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2015 88,646 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 81,014 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 68,181 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 61,898 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 55,085 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 48,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 34,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 27,808 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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WJ02 EBA is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WJ02 EBA, 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 WJ02 EBA registered?

WJ02 EBA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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