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YY02 OJT

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,890 mi
Last recorded99,890 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 OJT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,890 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 99,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 95,220 miles

front & rear wheel arches has signs of corrosion but affecting body strength

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 80,222 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 77,455 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

emissions only just met advise attention soon

Pass 12 Feb 2013 72,434 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,595 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 60,231 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 60,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ADVISE, n/s/f steering rack gaitor damp.

ADVISE, o/s/f tyre worn to wear indicators.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 50,580 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 50,469 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,239 miles

exhaust noise higher than standard

Fail 27 Jan 2009 37,228 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust noise higher than standard

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,809 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,364 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on outer side walls

Pass 15 May 2006 20,027 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 OJT is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OJT, 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 OJT is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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