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YY02 VGZ

2002 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,934 mi
Last recorded122,934 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 VGZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 122,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 121,757 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 120,273 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 118,421 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 118,421 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2015 114,422 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2015 114,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 107,496 miles

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Jul 2013 102,174 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f speed sensor ring damaged

Fail 8 Jul 2013 102,173 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f speed sensor ring damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2012 96,352 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 96,350 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 89,691 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f vehicle speed sensor ring snapped

Fail 7 Jul 2011 89,691 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f vehicle speed sensor ring snapped

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,937 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 76,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,628 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 67,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,817 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 VGZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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