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FV51 GVG

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,158 mi
Last recorded127,158 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 GVG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 127,158 miles

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system badly corroded

front water pipes badly corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 115,098 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system badly corroded

front water pipes badly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 107,233 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

outer skin coming off rear silencer box

Fail 17 Jan 2013 107,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

outer skin coming off rear silencer box

Fail 30 Jan 2012 103,286 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 103,286 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 91,520 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 91,508 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 91,469 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exaust heat sheald insecure

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,648 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,285 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,487 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 69,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 61,447 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

exhaust rusty

offside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear wheel slight distortion

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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FV51 GVG is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 FV51 GVG, 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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What year was FV51 GVG registered?

FV51 GVG is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 26 January 2002.

Is FV51 GVG safe to buy?

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