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LJ02 TYP

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,332 mi
Last recorded179,332 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 TYP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 179,332 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 163,429 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2010 155,428 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 136,076 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 136,076 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 118,769 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)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 83,357 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2006 83,357 miles

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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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LJ02 TYP is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ02 TYP, 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 LJ02 TYP registered?

LJ02 TYP is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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