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YY02 YLZ

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,979 mi
Last recorded87,979 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 YLZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,979 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 87,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 72,409 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 49,740 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 49,740 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front number plate delaminated

Pass 19 Oct 2008 38,164 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2007 29,032 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,062 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 YLZ is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

YY02 YLZ is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is YY02 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY02 YLZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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