CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY02 OKA

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,374 mi
Last recorded118,374 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 OKA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 111,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,236 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 93,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge , cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge , cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 93,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge , cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge , cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to n/s rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to o/s rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 75,935 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 71,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,302 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,837 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 47,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,740 miles

Offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2017 39,739 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,131 miles

both wiper rubbers split on ends.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Mar 2016 35,129 miles

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

both wiper rubbers split on ends.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,309 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 27,007 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 25,100 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 22,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 17,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 14,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,847 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 11,847 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 9,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 7,691 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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY02 OKA is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY02 OKA?

You can check the full history of YY02 OKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY02 OKA registered?

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

Is YY02 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY02 OKA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY02 OKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY02 OKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.