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BL51 RVM

2002 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,448 mi
Last recorded58,448 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 MG ZS64,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 RVM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,448 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 58,445 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,731 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Aug 2018 56,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper insecure.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,925 miles

Front both floors have corrosion.

Fail 3 Aug 2017 54,892 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front both floors have corrosion.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 52,902 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 52,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,510 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,895 miles

damage to bonnett

damage to n/s/front

Fail 7 Aug 2014 49,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

damage to bonnett

damage to n/s/front

Pass 14 Aug 2013 49,226 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 49,226 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,279 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 48,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,246 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 47,246 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise , offside rear tyre side wall is cracking .

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,007 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,776 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 42,326 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,651 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jan 2006 31,040 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 RVM is a 2002 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVM, 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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BL51 RVM is a 2002 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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