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YY02 BSZ

2002 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 BSZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 92,153 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 92,153 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

both front droplinks bushes deteriorated

corrosion to rear chassis

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,011 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 91,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

geagearbox noisey in reverse

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to rear chassis

play in nearside front top suspension mount

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 May 2012 82,512 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 82,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 76,814 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 76,717 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,282 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 70,282 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 62,648 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 62,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 50,714 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 50,660 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,500 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 37,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,427 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 33,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 28,510 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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YY02 BSZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YY02 BSZ, 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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YY02 BSZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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