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A2 VBL

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,444 mi
Last recorded88,444 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 VBL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2012 88,444 miles

ADVISE ALL BOOT RUBBERS PERISHING

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,758 miles

ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOWING CORROSION SPOTS / HANDBRAKE TRAVEL NEAR LIMITS

Pass 25 Nov 2010 70,860 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,019 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 56,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 44,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 44,095 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 33,806 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,758 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 18,952 miles

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

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

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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A2 VBL is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A2 VBL, 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 A2 VBL registered?

A2 VBL is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is A2 VBL safe to buy?

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