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YY02 BZR

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,514 mi
Last recorded125,514 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 125,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 100,617 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 100,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,228 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 82,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 69,857 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 69,857 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,472 miles

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

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,739 miles

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

offside front tyre tread at wear indicator bars

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 BZR is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

YY02 BZR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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