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YE02 NMZ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,573 mi
Last recorded65,573 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 NMZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 65,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2013 65,572 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,665 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,665 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 61,545 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 61,544 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,964 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 59,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise:n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2009 54,834 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,830 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,271 miles

tail pipe sticks out too far

Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 35,826 miles

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 NMZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue 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 YE02 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

YE02 NMZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is YE02 NMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE02 NMZ 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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