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YB51 YRY

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 YRY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 86,102 miles

front brake balance just in limits

Fail 11 Nov 2017 86,078 miles

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

front brake balance just in limits

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,847 miles

both front shocks damp

Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,333 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,347 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,043 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and offside rear indicators slightly discoloured

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,145 miles

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

body kit sills loose !!!

engine noisy?

Pass 17 Sep 2011 73,441 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 73,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,845 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 68,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,402 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers seat is fixed in upright position

Fail 15 Aug 2008 53,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

drivers seat is fixed in upright position

Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,132 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,839 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 30,147 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 30,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YB51 YRY is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB51 YRY, 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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YB51 YRY is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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