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YY02 SBZ

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,157 mi
Last recorded42,157 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,157 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,912 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 32,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2013 28,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre low

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,810 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 24,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 21,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 17,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 14,817 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 14,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 12,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 11,755 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 SBZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

YY02 SBZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is YY02 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY02 SBZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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