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WP51 OSB

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

162,061 mi
Last recorded162,061 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 OSB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 162,061 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 155,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2023

Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 147,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 147,891 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 135,522 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,437 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to the underside

Pass 13 Sep 2018 119,108 miles

Underside corroded, vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 17 Sep 2017 118,350 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

n/s/r brake caliper park brake mechanism stiff

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,719 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Fail 16 Sep 2016 110,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Areas of corrosion on the underside

Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 86,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r parking brake slow on take-up

Pass 18 Dec 2013 81,582 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 81,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Areas of corrosion on the underside.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,907 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Movement in both front lower arm inner bushes.

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2012 78,894 miles

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

Front exhaust mount broken

Movement in both front lower arm inner bushes.

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,003 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes have some movment.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 74,003 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front lower arm inner bushes have some movment.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 39,375 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 64,597 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 58,715 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,507 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 47,437 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 40,276 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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WP51 OSB is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WP51 OSB, 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 WP51 OSB registered?

WP51 OSB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is WP51 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP51 OSB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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