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YF51 LHR

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,976 mi
Last recorded92,976 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 LHR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,976 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch carroded

Fail 17 Dec 2016 92,971 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 wheel arch carroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 73,297 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,380 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 68,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,662 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 53,324 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,311 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,310 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 41,104 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,633 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,533 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 30,533 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,045 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 19,741 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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YF51 LHR is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF51 LHR, 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 YF51 LHR registered?

YF51 LHR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 January 2002.

Is YF51 LHR safe to buy?

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