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YM02 SXV

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,632 mi
Last recorded116,632 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 SXV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,632 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 116,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 108,774 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,170 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear beam (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,942 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,940 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,730 miles

coolant leak

exhaust slight deteriorated /cat

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,081 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 96,081 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 95,029 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 95,029 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2013 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 89,745 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

front exhaust (cat) slight deteriated

rear wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 72,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,521 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 64,511 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 55,606 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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YM02 SXV is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SXV, 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 SXV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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