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YY02 MJF

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,421 mi
Last recorded88,421 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 MJF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 88,421 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front discs and pads in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre is badly cracked but no cords or ply visable

Offside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm also has a screw in the tread

Rear discs and pads in poor condition

crack along bottom of windowscreen but not in zone a or b of the drivers view of the road

Fail 14 Sep 2016 88,403 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes inbalanced over axle 1

Front discs and pads in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre is badly cracked but no cords or ply visable

Offside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm also has a screw in the tread

Rear discs and pads in poor condition

crack along bottom of windowscreen but not in zone a or b of the drivers view of the road

Pass 13 May 2015 69,031 miles

hand brake only just met requierments of 16%

Fail 8 May 2015 69,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,395 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 31 May 2013 63,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2012 52,509 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,242 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 48,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,234 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 May 2010 47,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

oil level low prior to mot

Pass 5 May 2009 43,951 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

perishing in both rear tyres

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 8 May 2008 40,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2008 40,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 29,795 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 MJF is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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