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WN02 HWD

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,564 mi
Last recorded114,564 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN02 HWD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,564 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 114,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2012 111,072 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 111,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 100,745 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 6 May 2011 100,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 5 May 2010 86,920 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 5 May 2010 86,920 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 16 May 2009 75,780 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 62,340 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,021 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 43,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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 HWD is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN02 HWD registered?

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

Is WN02 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN02 HWD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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