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X8 MBH

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 MBH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,062 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 74,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 73,577 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 73,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal behind steering rack gaiters (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 71,683 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 68,707 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 68,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 66,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,614 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r binding slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,256 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 57,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 53,310 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,308 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 47,908 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 47,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,733 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 43,733 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 18 Jun 2007 39,214 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 39,191 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 32,053 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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X8 MBH is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X8 MBH, 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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X8 MBH is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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