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D6 RDB

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,611 mi
Last recorded131,611 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 RDB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 131,611 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber spindles corroded at top areas (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 128,045 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective lower tie bar ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 124,373 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Tie mount ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 124,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective Engine tie mount ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure above cat. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 120,284 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper / lower drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sill area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 114,353 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front anti roll bar drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 114,353 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front anti roll bar drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases frontpipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 110,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arb links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 110,834 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front arb links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 108,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 108,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corrroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 103,954 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 97,243 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 94,163 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 91,104 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 15 Nov 2014 91,104 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2013 86,943 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 86,943 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 79,661 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,713 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 67,879 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 65,212 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 60,206 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,194 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2006 54,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear discs rusty

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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D6 RDB is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 D6 RDB, 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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D6 RDB is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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