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AM02 OMU

2002 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,060 mi
Last recorded141,060 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 OMU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 141,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 141,060 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 135,428 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 135,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 131,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front undertray insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing low

sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2015 131,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front undertray insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing low

sidewall damage to o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 128,249 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre cut in outersidewall but does not expose cords

stonechips on windscreen

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 128,249 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre cut in outersidewall but does not expose cords

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

stonechips on windscreen

various brake pipes corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 123,752 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

engine oil required to be able to carry out emission test

exhaust corroded

n/s/f head light adjuster has temporary repaire

unable to check n/s/r and centre seat belt due to seats folded down

Fail 2 Apr 2013 123,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

engine oil required to be able to carry out emission test

exhaust corroded

unable to check n/s/r and centre seat belt due to seats folded down

Pass 27 Mar 2012 119,471 miles

2 and a half litres of engine oil added for emissions test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipes corroded

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

exhaust heat sheild insecure

f discs scored

f tyres worn on edges

handbrake squeeling on RBT, hand brake travel high

rear coil spring baces obscured

rear discs corroded and scorn

undercovers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2012 119,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 and a half litres of engine oil added for emissions test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake pipes corroded

damage to n/s/r wheel arch

exhaust heat sheild insecure

f discs scored

f tyres worn on edges

handbrake squeeling on RBT, hand brake travel high

rear coil spring baces obscured

rear discs corroded and scorn

undercovers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 111,165 miles

damage on alloys and front bumper exhaust corroded rear brake discs corroded coolant leak on engine

Fail 30 Mar 2011 111,161 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

coolant leak water pump area

nsr & osr brake disc's corroded

osf & nsf brake disc's very corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 104,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 104,594 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 95,162 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 87,674 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 78,809 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AM02 OMU is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM02 OMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AM02 OMU is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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