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B2 MLP

2002 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,844 mi
Last recorded94,844 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 MLP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,280 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 84,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 76,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 70,328 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 18 May 2010 62,628 miles

nsf and osr tyres sidewalls cut

Pass 14 May 2009 54,279 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 39,861 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 34,388 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 34,382 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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B2 MLP is a 2002 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B2 MLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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B2 MLP is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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