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AY52 RXT

2002 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,979 mi
Last recorded114,979 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 RXT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 114,979 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 114,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both drop links (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust hanger off rubber

Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,725 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,063 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 104,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 100,169 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 94,112 miles

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

break pipes heavly greased

Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,554 miles

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

airbag light indicating a fault

Pass 18 Jul 2011 85,455 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,444 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,024 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 76,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 68,142 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2009 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,555 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 55,555 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,675 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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AY52 RXT is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY52 RXT, 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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What year was AY52 RXT registered?

AY52 RXT is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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