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YR52 JLX

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,030 mi
Last recorded96,030 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 JLX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,030 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,345 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

OIL leak

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,296 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

EML illuminated

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

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

N/S/F indicator lense slightly damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 80,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

EML illuminated

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

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

N/S/F indicator lense slightly damaged

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2011 75,355 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 65,990 miles

Nearside 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 23 Apr 2009 57,605 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 52,874 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 52,870 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 45,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 36,294 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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YR52 JLX is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

YR52 JLX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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