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WK02 ETV

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,362 mi
Last recorded95,362 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 ETV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 95,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,362 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,735 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 86,717 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 78,168 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,145 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 12 Jul 2011 72,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,488 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

rear exhaust sections in a deteriorated condition

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,593 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

offside front tyre wearing low and deteriorating on outer wall

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,593 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

front brake pads worn close to limit

offside front tyre wearing low and deteriorating on outer wall

Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,740 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 46,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 42,488 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 42,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2005 36,956 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 36,956 miles

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

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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WK02 ETV is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WK02 ETV, 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 WK02 ETV registered?

WK02 ETV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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