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YU02 MHL

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,937 mi
Last recorded74,937 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU02 MHL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,937 miles

Both outer sill covers coming adrift

Both rear brakes dragging slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2015 74,937 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,754 miles

Both outer sill covers insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both outer sill covers insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,776 miles

n/s and o/s outer sill covers debonding

n/s/f and o/s/f outer c.v gaiters perishing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,841 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,250 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 54,294 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 54,293 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 39,390 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 39,390 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 23,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,339 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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YU02 MHL 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 68.8%.

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 YU02 MHL, 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 YU02 MHL registered?

YU02 MHL is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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