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WX02 WLV

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,603 mi
Last recorded60,603 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 WLV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 60,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,132 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 51,932 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,288 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ex front flexi det

Fail 22 Mar 2018 49,288 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ex front flexi det

Pass 28 Mar 2017 47,563 miles

ex front flexi det

Fail 28 Mar 2017 47,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ex front flexi det

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & det (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of o/s/r brake binding no fault found

Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi & det (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of o/s/r brake binding no fault found

Pass 2 Apr 2015 43,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ex front flexi det

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 2 Apr 2015 43,855 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ex front flexi det

Pass 8 Apr 2014 41,363 miles

ex front pipe det

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 3 Apr 2014 41,324 miles

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

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

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

ex front pipe det

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 38,679 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,670 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wall has slight cut

Fail 30 Mar 2012 35,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

h/b/t near limits

o/s/f tyre inner wall has slight cut

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,469 miles

Drivers seat fabric insecure.

Nearside rear door does not open from the inside or outside.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Drivers seat fabric insecure.

Nearside rear door does not open from the inside or outside.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,619 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 651,498 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,240 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,963 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,963 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 WLV is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WLV, 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 WX02 WLV registered?

WX02 WLV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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