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YM02 JJE

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,063 mi
Last recorded58,063 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 JJE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,063 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 50,288 miles

Battery insercure

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

Near side rear tyre has splits/cracks on the inner side wall

Fail 18 Jul 2012 50,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Battery insercure

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

Near side rear tyre has splits/cracks on the inner side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 47,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 88,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 67,959 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 67,951 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,699 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 40,794 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 29,980 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 29,980 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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YM02 JJE is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YM02 JJE, 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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YM02 JJE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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