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GU02 XNG

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,992 mi
Last recorded94,992 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 XNG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,992 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges on limit & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 94,957 miles

Emissions not tested engine noise/knocking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges on limit & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 94,246 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 94,246 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 90,151 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 90,151 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 84,937 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 84,937 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,952 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 78,952 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 74,550 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 74,550 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,258 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,526 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 67,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,803 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 65,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 62,926 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 57,128 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 49,754 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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GU02 XNG is a 2002 MG Zt 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 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 GU02 XNG, 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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What year was GU02 XNG registered?

GU02 XNG is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is GU02 XNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU02 XNG shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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