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YT02 BRX

2002 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,561 mi
Last recorded98,561 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 BRX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 98,561 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2011 98,561 miles

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

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,061 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

front disc worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 80,790 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear bumper insecure

front disc worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,225 miles

Offside front brake pad shim not fitted in correct position

Fail 6 Jun 2009 70,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front and offside front seat side covers missing

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 10 Jun 2008 65,505 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 65,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2007 57,215 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 50,421 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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YT02 BRX is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YT02 BRX, 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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YT02 BRX is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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