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YC02 ORZ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,941 mi
Last recorded91,941 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC02 ORZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,941 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 91,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 80,840 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low

corrosion to all coil springs

exhaust hanger snapped on front section

front discs worn

front pads worn low

general corrosion to body and sills

oil residue on engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2014 69,904 miles

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

corrosion to both outer sills

front brake pads worn low

outer cv gaiters cracking

suspension mountings corroded

various brake & fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,987 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,038 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,842 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 40,489 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,262 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 37,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2008 32,841 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 32,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 29,179 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 29,179 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre

Pass 24 May 2006 24,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 23,908 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 23,908 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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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YC02 ORZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC02 ORZ, 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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YC02 ORZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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