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YG02 SVT

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 SVT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 80,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

both rear tyres 2mm within full tread depth. less on edges

some play in seat base

some vertival play in steering column

Pass 16 May 2012 72,169 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,168 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

emissions only just passed

front tyres perrished on side wall

o/side rear brake disc starting to rust

o/side sill outer insecure front part

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,910 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Feb 2011 69,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

all brake disc rusted

emmisions not tested

Pass 21 Dec 2009 63,500 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,554 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 56,553 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,417 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 52,417 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 42,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,465 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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YG02 SVT is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG02 SVT, 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 YG02 SVT registered?

YG02 SVT is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is YG02 SVT safe to buy?

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