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YJ52 NSG

2002 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,434 mi
Last recorded117,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 NSG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 117,434 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 114,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 111,378 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 108,758 miles

o/s/f brake caliper damp but no signs of fluid leak

Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,550 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 104,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 101,098 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 92,019 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 92,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 77,702 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 77,702 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 62,980 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 62,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 49,802 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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YJ52 NSG is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ52 NSG, 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 YJ52 NSG registered?

YJ52 NSG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is YJ52 NSG safe to buy?

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