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YJ02 UJB

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,043 mi
Last recorded69,043 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ02 UJB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 69,043 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 67,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 67,718 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 65,991 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,126 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 64,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,085 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 62,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,063 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 60,063 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 58,026 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 55,689 miles

Nearside Outer sill lightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 55,688 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill lightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,839 miles

advise handbrake check /ajust

rear of n/s sill corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 47,424 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,819 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,257 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 38,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,985 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 29,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,649 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,770 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 UJB is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YJ02 UJB, 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 UJB registered?

YJ02 UJB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YJ02 UJB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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