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YM02 SWZ

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,474 mi
Last recorded111,474 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 SWZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 111,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 106,881 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 106,879 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower part of sill repair not seam welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 90,216 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 89,697 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,388 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2013 75,107 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 61,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 54,558 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 49,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front disc inner face badly pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,679 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 31,647 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2006 26,960 miles

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

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 SWZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YM02 SWZ, 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 YM02 SWZ registered?

YM02 SWZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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