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A18 VMG

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,629 mi
Last recorded69,629 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 69,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 64,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,738 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 50,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 50,381 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,314 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 40,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 33,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 33,090 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2010 24,776 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2009 19,917 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 18,971 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 17,509 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 17,509 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 15,606 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 13,394 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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A18 VMG is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 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 Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 VMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 VMG registered?

A18 VMG is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is A18 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VMG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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