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YE51 HYW

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,577 mi
Last recorded105,577 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 HYW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 105,577 miles

offside rear disc corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 105,576 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 100,002 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,071 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 97,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 83,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front cv gaitors are cracking

front brake discs are slightly worn

front number plate is cracked

offside fronrt radius are bush has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,741 miles

both front cv gaitors are cracking

front brake discs are slightly worn

front number plate is cracked

offside fronrt radius are bush has slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2009 77,501 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

oil leak

rear pads low

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2009 77,501 miles

handbrake travel

oil leak

rear pads low

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Oct 2008 74,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

SRS light on indicating a fault

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,743 miles

SRS light on indicating a fault

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,236 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 74,236 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,869 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 69,869 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,111 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 47,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,618 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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YE51 HYW is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YE51 HYW, 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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YE51 HYW is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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