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YJ02 PNF

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,620 mi
Last recorded49,620 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 PNF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 49,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 49,608 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,113 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,105 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,984 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,726 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,536 miles

Advise battery insecure

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise hand brake has alot of travel

Advise nearside front tyre on legal limit

Advise rear trailing arm bushs starting to debond

Fail 2 Feb 2009 45,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Advise battery insecure

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise hand brake has alot of travel

Advise nearside front tyre on legal limit

Advise rear trailing arm bushs starting to debond

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,080 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,753 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,299 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 24,913 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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YJ02 PNF is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc 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 YJ02 PNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ02 PNF registered?

YJ02 PNF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is YJ02 PNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ02 PNF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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