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WN52 SBY

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,808 mi
Last recorded142,808 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN52 SBY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 142,808 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 142,772 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 131,897 miles

ADVISE, both front c v gaitors perishing.

ADVISE, both rear tyres perishing & starting to crack.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 128,762 miles

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

front brake disc worn on edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 125,781 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 122,309 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 122,005 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 102,258 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 102,258 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 79,898 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 57,723 miles

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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WN52 SBY is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WN52 SBY, 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 WN52 SBY registered?

WN52 SBY is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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