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YR52 HRJ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,348 mi
Last recorded120,348 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 HRJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 118,868 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,564 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 117,564 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,668 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,143 miles

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

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

front exhaust hangar broken by flexy joint but exhaust still supported

Fail 3 Jan 2013 107,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front seat base squabs loose in frames

front exhaust hangar broken by flexy joint but exhaust still supported

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,348 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust bracket getting rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2011 86,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,506 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,575 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres down to 1.6 mm on inside of tyres

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,143 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,141 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 41,363 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,381 miles

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

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

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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YR52 HRJ is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR52 HRJ, 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 YR52 HRJ registered?

YR52 HRJ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is YR52 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 HRJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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