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YF51 RZR

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,076 mi
Last recorded93,076 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 RZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 93,076 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 93,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 31,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 69,885 miles

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

front/rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 56,943 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 56,937 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,424 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 48,424 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)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE KNOCKING AT IDLE,BECOMES QUIETER AS ENGINE GETS HOTTER.GEAR SELECTION STIFF!

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,041 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 RZR is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YF51 RZR, 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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What year was YF51 RZR registered?

YF51 RZR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is YF51 RZR safe to buy?

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