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YY52 BNB

2002 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,178 mi
Last recorded30,178 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 BNB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 30,178 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,542 miles

auxillary drive belt damaged †

Fail 24 Nov 2006 25,542 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

auxillary drive belt damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2005 20,265 miles

offside and nearside front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2005 20,265 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres low on inner edges

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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YY52 BNB is a 2002 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YY52 BNB, 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 YY52 BNB registered?

YY52 BNB is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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