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YY02 MJU

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,624 mi
Last recorded66,624 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2010 66,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

excessive set back on n/s/f/wheel tyre fouling body in full lock

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

body damaged round n/s headlamp

Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 59,802 miles

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)

Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

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

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

handbrake has a lot of travel req"s adjustment.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2008 57,007 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,120 miles

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

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

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 MJU is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU registered?

YY02 MJU is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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