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YY02 LJK

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,834 mi
Last recorded98,834 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 LJK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 98,834 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 98,804 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 94,187 miles

Nearside Front foglight inop and broken

Fail 17 Jul 2017 94,187 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front foglight inop and broken

Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,298 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 81,509 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f fog light in-op

slight misting of oil around n/s of power steering rack

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,784 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 72,026 miles

n/s/f fog lamp damaged and inop

o/s/f window inop

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 May 2011 65,563 miles

power steering rack slight weap from n/s

Fail 19 Apr 2010 61,806 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 61,806 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,630 miles

both side skirts loose

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,944 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 LJK is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

YY02 LJK is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 8 May 2002.

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