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BL51 VEM

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,166 mi
Last recorded99,166 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 VEM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 99,166 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 99,092 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,134 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 98,090 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,528 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

o/s rear tyre starting to perish/cracking in tread pattern

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 87,528 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

o/s rear tyre starting to perish/cracking in tread pattern

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 61,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine stabiliser mount badly worn

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,699 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

all brake discs worn & corroded

nsf tyre has cuts in sidewall

osf tyre worn bald on edges

osr tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 39,932 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 36,275 miles

both front brake discs show some distortion

Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,634 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,546 miles

screw in o/s front tyre

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BL51 VEM is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL51 VEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BL51 VEM is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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