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YJ52 VCR

2002 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,205 mi
Last recorded102,205 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 VCR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 102,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 96,857 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 96,857 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,935 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,767 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 65,852 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 65,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 63,203 miles

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall,not exposing any cord.

Front brake pads look low,discs worn and corroded.

Slight play in both track control arm bushes.

Slight play in offside steering rack arm joint.

Fail 22 Dec 2007 63,203 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall,not exposing any cord.

Front brake pads look low,discs worn and corroded.

Power steering fluid below minimum.

Rear discs scored,corroded and worn.

Rear discs worn and corroded,suspect offside rear inner pad has no friction lining left(unable to see clearly enough to confirm).

Slight play in both track control arm bushes.

Slight play in offside steering rack arm joint.

Fail 15 Dec 2006 54,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,621 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 40,951 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 VCR is a 2002 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VCR, 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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YJ52 VCR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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