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YB51 YSZ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,440 mi
Last recorded147,440 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB51 YSZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 147,440 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 147,425 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 140,182 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 131,639 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 131,639 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play split pins missing both track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2015
Fail 18 Jan 2015 122,160 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2014 111,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 99,038 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 85,859 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 85,859 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,783 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2010 72,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,882 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 53,485 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,404 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,718 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 44,718 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,561 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 34,561 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,337 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 23,337 miles

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

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

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 YSZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YB51 YSZ, 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 YSZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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