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YF02 OHY

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,231 mi
Last recorded84,231 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF02 OHY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 84,231 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 84,231 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner door cill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 77,639 miles

Battery loose but not likely to move

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Interior mirror distorted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 77,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill 2 x areas (6.1.B.2)

Battery loose but not likely to move

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Interior mirror distorted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,141 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and heat shield loose

Fail 14 Mar 2016 71,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% n/s lagging behind o/s (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and heat shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,018 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 62,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2013 59,538 miles

Hub caps fitted

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2013 59,538 miles

Hub caps fitted

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,724 miles

Sill covers fitted

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Hub caps fitted

N/S/F wheel kurbed

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,438 miles

Front discs worn

Hub caps fitted

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,618 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,837 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,263 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 31,463 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,984 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 19,850 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2005 9,390 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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YF02 OHY is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF02 OHY, 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 YF02 OHY registered?

YF02 OHY is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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