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YE02 JKK

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,610 mi
Last recorded84,610 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 JKK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket snapped

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Feb 2014 84,610 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket snapped

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,071 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,071 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 68,436 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 68,436 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,550 miles

Childs seat fitted to offside outer rear passengers seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2011 60,550 miles

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

Childs seat fitted to offside outer rear passengers seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

hand brake travel

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2009 51,812 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2009 51,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,536 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 39,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2006 28,992 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 28,992 miles

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

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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YE02 JKK is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE02 JKK, 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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YE02 JKK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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