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LA51 EVK

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,240 mi
Last recorded118,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 EVK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 118,240 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,503 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 103,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 99,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 98,960 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,805 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,912 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,730 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,631 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 82,725 miles

Nearside registration lamp dim

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 78,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 71,262 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,304 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,162 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,722 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 30,304 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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LA51 EVK is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LA51 EVK, 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 LA51 EVK registered?

LA51 EVK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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