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BW52 OBT

2002 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,779 mi
Last recorded147,779 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OBT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 147,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 146,622 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 144,174 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 139,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 133,646 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 126,205 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 120,531 miles

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

Nearside front lower arm has slight play in rear bush

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 120,516 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust system loose

o/s/r light assy loose

Fail 9 Feb 2013 120,492 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust system loose

o/s/r light assy loose

Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,232 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 105,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,174 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 100,174 miles

Centre Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 98,682 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface corrsion noted to 2 main steel brake pipes///nsr tyre worn below limit stepped tread and cuts noted to tread///osr tyre close to limit///surface corrosion noted to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Nov 2006 73,698 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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BW52 OBT is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW52 OBT, 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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BW52 OBT is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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