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YE51 XWB

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,263 mi
Last recorded71,263 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 XWB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,263 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 71,263 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 55,800 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,658 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F ABS reluctor ring broken

exhaust bracket broken at catayitic convertor

gearbox oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 46,578 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F ABS reluctor ring broken

Nail in rear tyre

exhaust bracket broken at catayitic convertor

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 41,536 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 41,536 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,748 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 36,748 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,446 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,446 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 31,876 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,140 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 28,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XWB is a 2002 MG Zr in Red 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 YE51 XWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE51 XWB registered?

YE51 XWB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is YE51 XWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE51 XWB shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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