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WK02 PYH

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,400 mi
Last recorded105,400 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 PYH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 105,400 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,418 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 103,454 miles

both headlamp beam images poor

front bumper damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2019 103,454 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

both headlamp beam images poor

front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,790 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2017 93,700 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorbers weak in operation

suspect tyres have incorrect aspect ratio as evidence of tyres fouling front shock absorbers

Fail 16 Feb 2017 93,700 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front shock absorbers weak in operation

suspect tyres have incorrect aspect ratio as evidence of tyres fouling front shock absorbers

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,616 miles

fuel pipes rusty

drivers seat does not tilt

Fail 24 Feb 2016 80,616 miles

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

drivers seat does not tilt

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,539 miles

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,094 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,094 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front seats will not tilt

Fail 16 Jul 2009 66,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front outer CV boots perishing

both front wiper arms have play in bushes

near side front tyre getting low and worn on inner and outer egdes (below 1.6 mm)

off side front indicator starting to show white light

unable to fip both front seats for ward to get in to rear

wiper blades poor

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,616 miles

both front outer CV boots perishing

both front wiper arms have play in bushes

near side front tyre getting low and worn on inner and outer egdes (below 1.6 mm)

off side front indicator starting to show white light

unable to fip both front seats for ward to get in to rear

wiper blades poor

Pass 18 Jul 2008 62,730 miles

off side front indicator slight white light

Fail 18 Jul 2008 62,730 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

off side front indicator slight white light

Pass 19 Jul 2007 56,546 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nail in near side rear tyre

off side front tyre worn low on inner edge

stone chip in zone A of windscreem area

Pass 12 Jul 2006 47,476 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 47,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 PYH is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PYH, 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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WK02 PYH is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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