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YY02 WEH

2002 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 99,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,586 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,162 miles

all brake pipes show signs of salt contamination

oil weep / leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 95,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes show signs of salt contamination

oil weep / leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,728 miles

front number plate damaged

Drive belt badly split

Parts of underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to areas and components

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Water hose rear of engine rubbing on valve

battery insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2012 92,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Drive belt badly split

Parts of underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to areas and components

Sill skirts fitted , cannot inspect outer sills

Water hose rear of engine rubbing on valve

battery insecure

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,581 miles

Drive belt badly split

Exhuast front pipe flexy joint poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2011 91,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drive belt badly split

Exhuast front pipe flexy joint poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,006 miles

Drive belt badly cracking

O/S sill skirt insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2010 89,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Drive belt badly cracking

O/S sill skirt insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,370 miles

back box

both side rear brake pipes

drivers seat

handbrake travel

Fail 1 Jul 2009 82,370 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

back box

both side rear brake pipes

drivers seat

handbrake travel

n/s/f headlamp aim

Pass 12 Jul 2008 77,637 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 72,340 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,929 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 WEH is a 2002 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

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

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