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2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

196,261 mi
Last recorded196,261 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VBD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 196,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroding at rear

n/s/r/ tyre cracking on tread

Fail 31 Mar 2015 195,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroding . at rear

n/s/r/ tyre cracking on tread

Fail 24 Mar 2015 195,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

exhaust front pipe flexy deteriorated

front shockers feel soft

n/s outer sill corroded

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres deteriorating

n/s/f wiper blade smearing

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2014 176,218 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system showing corrosion

general corrosion to bodywork

slight mis shape offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 176,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system showing corrosion

front brake discs showing corrosion

general corrosion to bodywork

slight mis shape offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2013 157,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers seat wont tilt

Fail 25 Mar 2013 157,253 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers seat wont tilt

rear box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 144,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyre speed ratings different from front to rear

Fail 16 Apr 2012 144,551 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake imbalance high

front exhaust mounting broken

front exhaust shild broken loose

tyre speed ratings different from front to rear

Fail 12 Apr 2011 122,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 122,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2010 108,056 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 108,056 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 94,958 miles

crack in lower part of windscreen

front pads getting low

Fail 12 May 2009 94,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,418 miles

brake pipe from valve under bonnet to o/s/r wheel cylinder rusty

cluch pedal anti slip worn on edge

front brake imbalance 22%

n/s/r tyre on 2mm o/s/r on 3mm

rear brake imbalance 20%

Fail 29 Apr 2008 83,418 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm o/s/r on 3mm

rear brake imbalance 20%

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipe from valve under bonnet to o/s/r wheel cylinder rusty

cluch pedal anti slip worn on edge

front brake imbalance 22%

Pass 14 May 2007 64,061 miles

radiator fan loose

Fail 14 May 2007 64,061 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

radiator fan loose

Pass 5 May 2006 49,193 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre3mm

speed ratings different front to rear

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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YX02 VBD is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YX02 VBD, 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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YX02 VBD is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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