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YJ52 RCZ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,126 mi
Last recorded54,126 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RCZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,257 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,375 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 44,375 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 35,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,754 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 28,066 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front and rear shock absorbers getting soft

front brake discs becoming worn aqnd lipped

handbrake travel getting excessive

n/s/r tyre has nail in close to unrepairable aqrea

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,465 miles

PLEASE BE ADVISED OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED & SPLIT REPLACE A.S.A.P

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 RCZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ52 RCZ, 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 YJ52 RCZ registered?

YJ52 RCZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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