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YY02 YHG

2002 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,910 mi
Last recorded66,910 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,910 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 66,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre is on the legal limit

offside rear tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,863 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,845 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 53,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 48,613 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 44,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near sides front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,194 miles

near sides front tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,517 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 32,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

power steering drive belt cracking. gearbox wet with oil . offside front tyre worn very close to limit. noise from rear brakes. front brakes show a brake imbalance.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 25,367 miles

power steering drive belt cracking. slight side play in parkbrake lever.

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 YHG is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

YY02 YHG is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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