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L8 KLJ

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,076 mi
Last recorded58,076 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 KLJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 58,076 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 57,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 55,348 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 55,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,322 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 55,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,975 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,817 miles

All exhaust corrosion but supported

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on edges but not reach cords. 245/40r18 Dot 21/11

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody corrosion to structure, body panels and all suspension components but not considered excessive

Fail 27 Aug 2019 53,817 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All exhaust corrosion but supported

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyres splitting on edges but not reach cords. 245/40r18 Dot 21/11

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Underbody corrosion to structure, body panels and all suspension components but not considered excessive

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,245 miles

Advise drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,044 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 41,021 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,607 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,351 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,242 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,148 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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L8 KLJ is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L8 KLJ, 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 L8 KLJ registered?

L8 KLJ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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