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WV02 VMZ

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 VMZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,409 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 71,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,279 miles

Engine Management Light on on Dashboard.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,119 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,118 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,103 miles

FRONT TYRES SPLITTING ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,099 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished

o/s/r tyre going out of shape

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,278 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,314 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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WV02 VMZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV02 VMZ, 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 WV02 VMZ registered?

WV02 VMZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is WV02 VMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV02 VMZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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