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YY02 BVS

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,242 mi
Last recorded88,242 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 88,242 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 81,183 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

fault on o/s front seat tilt cables

o/s / n/s front wiper blades slightly torn

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

Fail 4 Dec 2012 81,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fault on o/s front seat tilt cables

o/s / n/s front wiper blades slightly torn

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 5 Dec 2011 71,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sode rear brake effort below expectation

near side front pads low and disk worn

Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,606 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs worn and pitted

Fail 2 Dec 2010 61,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,982 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,982 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 50,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,661 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,497 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,210 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 BVS is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVS, 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 BVS is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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