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WJ51 DVB

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,213 mi
Last recorded116,213 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 DVB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 116,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 99,320 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 93,260 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 89,335 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 84,521 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,737 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 75,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,063 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 65,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both side outer sills covers fitted

under tray of the engine fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2011 51,794 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 51,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 38,389 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 38,388 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,239 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,095 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 20,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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 DVB is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DVB, 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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WJ51 DVB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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