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YG51 RBA

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,246 mi
Last recorded83,246 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG51 RBA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,246 miles

both rear tyres perishing and splitting.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,246 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perishing and splitting.

n/s/f tyre cut in inner sidewall.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,238 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,167 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,056 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 43,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,244 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 30,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,648 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 20,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,710 miles

all tyres getting low on tread

Fail 2 Oct 2006 16,710 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Oct 2005 12,781 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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YG51 RBA is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YG51 RBA, 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 YG51 RBA registered?

YG51 RBA is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 10 February 2002.

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