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WX52 BHD

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,346 mi
Last recorded126,346 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 BHD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,346 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 126,346 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 119,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,739 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 106,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,596 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,596 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

front brake inbalance 23%

Pass 11 Jun 2012 85,471 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

air bag light illuminated

Fail 8 Jun 2012 85,447 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light illuminated

Pass 31 May 2011 78,539 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 78,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,055 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,052 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Heavy oil leak (appears from rocker cover - back of engine soaked)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,691 miles

Oil leak from rear of engine.,

Pass 23 Aug 2008 41,575 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 37,728 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 21,185 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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WX52 BHD is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WX52 BHD, 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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WX52 BHD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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