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YL51 OYG

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL51 OYG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,725 miles

front exhaust bracket broke

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,961 miles

all brake pipes slight corrossion and copper slipped

n/s outer sill corroding

o/s rear wheel arch corroding

sligh corrossion on o/s front inner wing

slight lift in n/s front lower bal joint

Pass 3 Jan 2013 68,964 miles

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

offside inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 63,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 57,978 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear screen washer inop & wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,371 miles

rear screen washer inop & wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,770 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 41,136 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 34,662 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 27,545 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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YL51 OYG is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YL51 OYG, 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 YL51 OYG registered?

YL51 OYG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is YL51 OYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL51 OYG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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