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YH02 XGJ

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,445 mi
Last recorded78,445 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 XGJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 78,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside axle beam mountings/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 65,404 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 65,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 59,769 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,336 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,543 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,871 miles

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,118 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,713 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 34,280 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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YH02 XGJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YH02 XGJ, 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 YH02 XGJ registered?

YH02 XGJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 2 May 2002.

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