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YT02 YPD

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

118,780 mi
Last recorded118,780 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT02 YPD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 118,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rattle on back box

Fail 10 May 2014 118,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rattle on back box

Fail 28 Apr 2014 118,459 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

f ront exhaust mounting snapped

front tyer side wall ns osf

rear back box baff loos

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,480 miles

battery loose

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidwall

front brake pipes corroded

handbrake cable knotted

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 105,261 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery loose

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidwall

front brake pipes corroded

handbrake cable knotted

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 100,653 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 4 May 2011 91,854 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2010 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2009 71,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,014 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 58,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Feb 2007 41,058 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 32,407 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 32,407 miles

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

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 YPD is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YPD, 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 YPD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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