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YP51 YSC

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,678 mi
Last recorded79,678 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP51 YSC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 79,678 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

"clonk" from lower steering column

Centre Front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,032 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 73,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 68,880 miles

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

crack to lower front screen !!!!

exhaust mount at front

Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,827 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,866 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 55,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,331 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 47,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,675 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 34,402 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,139 miles

Both rear tyres side walls cracked.

Handbrake travel.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 28,002 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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YP51 YSC is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue 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 YP51 YSC, 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 YP51 YSC registered?

YP51 YSC is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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