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WN02 EVC

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,170 mi
Last recorded88,170 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 EVC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,170 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 82,536 miles

Engine management light is on.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Slight play in n/s of rack.

Timing belt cover is not fitted.

Fail 8 Jun 2010 82,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine management light is on.

Oil on engine & gearbox.

Slight play in n/s of rack.

Timing belt cover is not fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 79,090 miles

Engine management light on.

N/s rear tyre is wearing un evenly & close to the limit.

Oil all over engine/gearbox.

Timing belt cover missing.

Fail 8 Jun 2009 79,088 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Engine management light on.

N/s rear tyre is wearing un evenly & close to the limit.

Oil all over engine/gearbox.

Timing belt cover missing.

Pass 22 May 2008 70,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 61,211 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 61,205 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,592 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 53,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre inner walls cracking

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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WN02 EVC is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WN02 EVC, 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 WN02 EVC registered?

WN02 EVC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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