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WL51 FCN

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,429 mi
Last recorded61,429 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 FCN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 61,429 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 61,429 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 60,727 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 60,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,761 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2015 59,037 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 57,911 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Dec 2014 57,911 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Dec 2013 56,641 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 56,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,117 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,486 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front 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.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers seat tilt mechinism worn but locking in secure position

front brake discs slight'y liped

gear box oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gear box oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 46,029 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,740 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,102 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 37,586 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,891 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 32,888 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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WL51 FCN is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL51 FCN, 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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WL51 FCN is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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