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LA51 UMG

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,283 mi
Last recorded139,283 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 UMG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 139,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 139,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 133,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 128,049 miles

general corrosion to areas of vehicle

Fail 5 Feb 2018 128,049 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion to areas of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2017 126,140 miles

brake steering suspension and sub frames are showing some rust and deterioration

Pass 15 Feb 2016 122,619 miles

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration.

o/s/f steering rack end inner showing some wear

Fail 15 Feb 2016 122,619 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration.

exhaust heat shields centre and rear insecure

o/s/f steering rack end inner showing some wear

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,715 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 111,158 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 101,881 miles

both rear suspension arms badly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 94,406 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 87,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 76,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,043 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,271 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 2 Feb 2007 47,527 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 47,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 36,826 miles

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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LA51 UMG is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA51 UMG, 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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LA51 UMG is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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