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SP02 GXM

2002 MG Zr+

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

36,669 mi
Last recorded36,669 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 2002 MG Zr+46,187 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP02 GXM
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,669 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 36,669 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 26,161 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 26,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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SP02 GXM is a 2002 MG Zr+ in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 46,187 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP02 GXM, 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 SP02 GXM registered?

SP02 GXM is a 2002 MG Zr+, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is SP02 GXM safe to buy?

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