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YE02 OVL

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,226 mi
Last recorded65,226 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE02 OVL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 65,226 miles

Coolant leak Coming From Around 'Bulk Head' Area ()

Nearside Front Tyre 2x Slices Outer Wall & Wearing/Worn Outer Edge

Position lamp incorrect colour Both Front Side Lights 'Ice White' (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 65,226 miles

Coolant leak Coming From Around 'Bulk Head' Area ()

Nearside Front Tyre 2x Slices Outer Wall & Wearing/Worn Outer Edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both Front Side Lights 'Ice White' (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,162 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,158 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,572 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 58,552 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,181 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 55,440 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking

radiator corroded at bottom

rear washers inop

Fail 26 Apr 2013 55,440 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres slightly cracking

front exhaust joint blowing

radiator corroded at bottom

rear washers inop

Fail 16 Mar 2009 51,831 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight corrosion on the o/s front brake disc

slight deteriation on the joint between the exhaust mid section and the rear silencer

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,831 miles

slight corrosion on the o/s front brake disc

slight deteriation on the joint between the exhaust mid section and the rear silencer

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,740 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 39,628 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 31,191 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 OVL is a 2002 MG Zr in Green 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 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

YE02 OVL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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