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YY02 BUV

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,598 mi
Last recorded54,598 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 BUV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 54,598 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 51,917 miles

sills showing signs of corrosion

suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,973 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 41,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,799 miles

all four tyres cracking on outside edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,475 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,762 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 29,140 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,048 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 22,744 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 22,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,586 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 15,560 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 BUV is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY02 BUV registered?

YY02 BUV is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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The MOT history for YY02 BUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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