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YF51 PYL

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,852 mi
Last recorded86,852 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 PYL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,852 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 86,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,479 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front to rear brake pipes pitted in places

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine & air bag light on

front discs corroded more inner face

handbrake high

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

offside of car damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,488 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 77,488 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 73,597 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 67,148 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,842 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 61,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,808 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 PYL is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YF51 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

YF51 PYL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 13 January 2002.

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