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YF51 ZBR

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,100 mi
Last recorded101,100 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 ZBR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,100 miles

bodysill offside corroded

childseat nearside rear (belt not checked)

dogbone poor

front seatbacks wont fold forward

lamp offside rear damaged

Fail 5 Oct 2012 101,097 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bodysill offside corroded

childseat nearside rear (belt not checked)

dogbone poor

front seatbacks wont fold forward

lamp offside rear damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2011 94,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 94,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 79,783 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,185 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2006 49,307 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)

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 ZBR is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZBR, 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 ZBR registered?

YF51 ZBR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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