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YE02 GZB

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,253 mi
Last recorded45,253 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 GZB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 45,253 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 43,194 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 43,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 41,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Coolant low

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear O/S disc orange as though slight bind or sticking brake

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2013 39,645 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 39,645 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,596 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 35,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 35,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,770 miles

rear exhaust rotten on joint

Pass 15 May 2009 27,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 23,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 19,455 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 15,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YE02 GZB is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE02 GZB, 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 YE02 GZB registered?

YE02 GZB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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The MOT history for YE02 GZB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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