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YY51 HRR

2002 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,089 mi
Last recorded94,089 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 HRR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 94,089 miles

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

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

under body is rusted &plastic sill panels fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,284 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs wearing

inner swept area of n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

o/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion

plastic sill panels fitted

rear brake disc inner swept area reduced n/s and o/s

suspension and brake hubs have surface rust

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,173 miles

new battery made secure and fitted dureing test

outer drive shaft front gaitors starting to crack

rear brake pads getting low

side skirts distorted

side skirts fitted

underbody and suspension rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,519 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/sill panell centre retainer broken

o/ sillrear retainer loose

sills covered with trims

slight weep on power steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2010 76,850 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 76,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 72,595 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front lower grille insecure

rear number plte tapped to car

slight uneven wear inner edge tyre n/s/r

steering rack damp & both gaiters

Fail 24 Jun 2009 72,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front lower grille insecure

rear number plte tapped to car

slight uneven wear inner edge tyre n/s/r

steering rack damp & both gaiters

Pass 10 Sep 2007 67,961 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,674 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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YY51 HRR is a 2002 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY51 HRR, 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 YY51 HRR registered?

YY51 HRR is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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