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Mg ZR - 2002

265.2 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mg ZR, model year 2002. Sample size: 288 cars, 589 tests and 1,562 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 288 cars

The MG ZR, a 2002 model, shows an overall defect rate of 265 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 374 per 100, indicating a 29% improvement. Notably, the model performs particularly well in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates well below the average. Mileage-related trends reveal that the defect rate increases with distance, especially in the higher mileage categories, but even at higher mileages, the MG ZR remains competitive. There are no standout issues with tyre wear, but the model excels in structural integrity compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 288 cars

More model years for Mg ZR

2002 2003 2004 2005

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 21.7% better
130.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 54.5% better
11.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 28.7% better
21.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 46.3% better
51.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 36.0% better
188.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 6.4% better
64.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▼ 14.1% worse
17.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 15.7% better
45.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 537 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 123
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 113
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 92
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 82
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 74
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 47
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 45
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 38

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Emissions levels exceed default limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 9