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BX02 OVY

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX02 OVY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,130 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

engine air leak

exhaust system corroded

general vehicle condition poor

various under body corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2017 90,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

engine air leak

exhaust system corroded

general vehicle condition poor

various under body corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 85,151 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,021 miles

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2010 77,390 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 69,547 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 69,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2008 58,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,627 miles

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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BX02 OVY is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 BX02 OVY, 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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BX02 OVY is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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