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WM02 NWW

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,226 mi
Last recorded99,226 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM02 NWW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 99,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 99,226 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,226 miles

Engine overheated

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rusty suspension component

rear seat belts not fitted

rear seats not fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,366 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 98,366 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing back box loose (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 97,775 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 97,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,010 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 7 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 7 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 57,527 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 57,527 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,137 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 54,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 51,188 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 51,188 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WM02 NWW is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WM02 NWW, 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 WM02 NWW registered?

WM02 NWW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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