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BL51 RVK

2002 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,794 mi
Last recorded115,794 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 RVK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2018 115,794 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing Split pin (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing Split pin (2.5.A.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Has a major gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F brake is binding.

O/S/R brake pipe is corroding.

Oil on the exhaust.

Small splits in O/S/F lower ball joint dust cover.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 92,734 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 92,625 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,040 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 70,014 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s and o/s front floors showing signs of corrosion.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,176 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 30,210 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,400 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 24,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,190 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 20,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,011 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 13,691 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,455 miles

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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BL51 RVK is a 2002 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BL51 RVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL51 RVK registered?

BL51 RVK is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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