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YY02 NMZ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,842 mi
Last recorded102,842 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 102,842 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 98,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front wing slight corrosion

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 98,250 miles

o/s front wing slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2014 91,154 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 90,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 83,646 miles

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

clutch anti slip missing

front pads low

front shokers weak

o/s c/v gaiter boot poor condition

o/s rear wheel bearing starting to make a noice

Fail 13 May 2013 83,646 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch anti slip missing

front pads low

front shokers weak

o/s c/v gaiter boot poor condition

o/s rear wheel bearing starting to make a noice

Fail 31 May 2012 77,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyre on 3.5 mm

n/s c/v gaiter boot starting to split

Pass 31 May 2012 77,105 miles

front tyre on 3.5 mm

n/s c/v gaiter boot starting to split

Pass 22 Apr 2011 70,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 63,465 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,924 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 45,103 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 35,335 miles

cover missing on n/s door mirror lense broken on n/s rear lamp

Fail 5 May 2006 26,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2006 26,358 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 NMZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NMZ, 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 NMZ registered?

YY02 NMZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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