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YR02 MYM

2002 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,402 mi
Last recorded79,402 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 MYM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,402 miles

n\s front steering rack gaiter is weeping oil slightly.

o\s rear tyre wall/tread inner edge is worn badly.

Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

n\s front steering rack gaiter is weeping oil slightly.

o\s rear tyre wall/tread inner edge is worn badly.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 70,425 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 70,425 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,144 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 67,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 59,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear stop lights slightly " dim"

nearside front steering rack " damp"

plastic skirts fitted unable to examine outer sills

Pass 14 May 2007 53,341 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 47,481 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 47,481 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2005 38,660 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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YR02 MYM is a 2002 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MYM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR02 MYM registered?

YR02 MYM is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for YR02 MYM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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