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YB02 XKL

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,059 mi
Last recorded67,059 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB02 XKL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

washer fluid restricted water but still clearing screen

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,786 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 61,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,300 miles

near side rear tyre rubber cracking on edges of tread

Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear tyre rubber cracking on edges of tread

Pass 6 Mar 2010 50,078 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 50,028 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,556 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 44,556 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 35,952 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,748 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 21,975 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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YB02 XKL is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YB02 XKL, 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 YB02 XKL registered?

YB02 XKL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for YB02 XKL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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