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YB52 HWE

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,980 mi
Last recorded40,980 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 HWE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,980 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,358 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 40,358 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,265 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,015 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 39,015 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,566 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 36,566 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 34,134 miles

both rear tyres outer walls perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,837 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 30,534 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 28,543 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,543 miles

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

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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YB52 HWE 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 YB52 HWE, 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 YB52 HWE registered?

YB52 HWE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is YB52 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB52 HWE 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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