MG ZR2002 · 1.8L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2002 MG ZR? It's a PETROL with a 1796cc engine showing 100,163 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1796cc
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2002 Mg Zr (KJ02 BJX), we found 5 MOT results in the period of May 2014 to May 2017.
Across its entire MOT history, this Mg has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)”.
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Common Problems: MG ZR
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The K-Series engine is prone to head gasket failure due to its small coolant capacity and plastic locating dowels that allow the head to shift.
- Worn Front Suspension(Moderate)
The front suspension bushes and ball joints wear out, leading to vague steering, knocking noises, and poor handling. This is a common MOT failure point and can be exacerbated by hard driving.
- Coil Pack Failure(Moderate)
The ignition coil pack is known for failing on the ZR, causing misfires, rough running, and difficulty starting.
- Door Lock Failure(Moderate)
The door lock actuators, particularly on the driver's door, are known to fail, making it difficult to lock or unlock the car.
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