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GP51 BNY

2002 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,457 mi
Last recorded137,457 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP51 BNY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 137,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre of cill within 30cm of seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill ... within 30 cm of seta belt mounting and rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill ... within 30cm of seat mounting and front subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill ... within 30cm of sea belt mounting and rear subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 15 Jan 2020 127,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

offside front outer sill corroded ... not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Nov 2019 120,267 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded not in prescribed area

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

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Fail 30 Oct 2019 120,098 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill heavily corroded not in prescribed area

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

general surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,661 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 87,871 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 87,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 87,759 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

front windowscreen damaged o/s

handbrake efficency poor and handbrake high

Pass 14 Jan 2014 78,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,585 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 76,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,513 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,615 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,078 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 69,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 65,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 62,099 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 62,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,962 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 54,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,530 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 47,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GP51 BNY is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GP51 BNY, 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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GP51 BNY is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 4 February 2002.

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