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WJ51 BPV

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,431 mi
Last recorded54,431 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 BPV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Front cross member corroding

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 54,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Front cross member corroding

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Position lamp not working new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 53,420 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / cracking in treads

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front cv boots perishing / cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2023 53,420 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / cracking in treads

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front cv boots perishing / cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front wipe blade perishing/end

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in treads

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 52,632 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished/long split 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low/half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front wipe blade perishing/end

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in treads

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 51,540 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust heat shield rattling

front flexi exhaust weak

o/s/r tyre perished / cracked inner wall

Pass 4 Mar 2020 51,492 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight handbrake travel

slight oil leak from filter

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,835 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

front flexi exhaust weak

lower engine mount slightly perished

slight handbrake travel

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 50,835 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front flexi exhaust weak

lower engine mount slightly perished

slight handbrake travel

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,940 miles

Offside rack end slight play

Oil leak oil filter ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front flexi exhaust weak

lower engine mount perished

slight handbrake travel

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,747 miles

Oil leak oil filter ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front flexi exhaust weak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,770 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight corrosion at rear joint (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 46,661 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres/slight perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 45,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight brake bind at osr

Pass 8 Mar 2013 43,488 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel getting long

slight corrosion at rear exhaust joint

Pass 8 Mar 2012 41,222 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 38,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,003 miles

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

tracking

Fail 13 Mar 2009 34,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,160 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,912 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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WJ51 BPV is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WJ51 BPV, 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 WJ51 BPV registered?

WJ51 BPV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ51 BPV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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