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YY02 BUO

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,263 mi
Last recorded63,263 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 BUO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,263 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,613 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 55,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 51,980 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 23 Dec 2015 48,333 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,462 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 43,903 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,814 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,613 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,633 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,502 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 26,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 21,404 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 BUO is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BUO, 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 YY02 BUO registered?

YY02 BUO is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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