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Y600 RON

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,170 mi
Last recorded138,170 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 RON
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,170 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished and worn to centre of tread

wiper blades poor

Fail 10 Nov 2016 138,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front tyre perished and worn to centre of tread

wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Nov 2015 134,112 miles

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

all four brake discs rusty through lack of use

drivers window in opperative

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,332 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 130,331 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

drivers window inopperative

management light on,clutch pedal anti-slip missing

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 7 Jun 2013 127,894 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 127,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine light on.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 121,711 miles

drivers seat base loose

Fail 30 May 2012 121,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat base loose

Pass 18 Oct 2010 101,508 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of water leakage from belt area.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,508 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

signs of water leakage from belt area.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 88,653 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ALMOST TO LIMIT.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 73,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,184 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 56,184 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 48,489 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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Y600 RON is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y600 RON, 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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Y600 RON is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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