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WX02 MPE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 MPE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 112,817 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 112,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 100,282 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 100,282 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,589 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 86,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 78,353 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 78,353 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,126 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,172 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 44,456 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 44,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WX02 MPE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WX02 MPE, 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 WX02 MPE registered?

WX02 MPE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is WX02 MPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX02 MPE shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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