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YR02 CKO

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,301 mi
Last recorded88,301 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 CKO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 88,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,858 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2014 83,858 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 78,396 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 78,357 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 2 Aug 2012 72,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,858 miles

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

rear wiper blades split

Fail 5 Aug 2010 62,858 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper blades split

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,582 miles

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

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2009 57,582 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2008 50,366 miles

both headlamp patterns weak

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,134 miles

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

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

both number plates fading

both wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,445 miles

brake fluid getting low

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

small tear in both wiper blades

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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YR02 CKO 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 66.7%.

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 YR02 CKO, 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 YR02 CKO registered?

YR02 CKO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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