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WK52 YLO

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,309 mi
Last recorded96,309 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 YLO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,309 miles

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

both rear tyres staring to deteriorate

Fail 21 Oct 2015 95,555 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear tyres staring to deteriorate

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,720 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 84,720 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,106 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f door handle damaged but can be opened at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2012 62,230 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s door handle damaged but still operates

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,103 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre side wall starting to deteriorate

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,634 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,433 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,939 miles

Advise waxoyle underbody

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,834 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,341 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 23,849 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on the inner edges. †centre and rear exhaust rusting.

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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WK52 YLO is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WK52 YLO, 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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WK52 YLO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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