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M22 JRD

2002 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

244,375 mi
Last recorded244,375 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 JRD
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 244,375 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 244,067 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 237,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 236,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 227,670 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 218,550 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear light units have tape around the outer edge

rear body/floor slightly corroded

rear tail gate glass needs to be re-bonded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 218,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear light units have tape around the outer edge

rear body/floor slightly corroded

rear tail gate glass needs to be re-bonded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 208,852 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 200,313 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp loose

osr brake spring missing

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 200,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear lamp loose

osr brake spring missing

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2019 192,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

osr brake calliper spring missing

Pass 16 Oct 2018 180,218 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 172,560 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 172,548 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 162,945 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 162,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking FRONT TO REAR TO FLEX HOSE (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 156,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 156,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 145,556 miles

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 145,556 miles

Child seat fitted to centre rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 136,800 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 126,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 117,860 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 105,110 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 105,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

advise both rear tyers slightly out of shape on inner edges

advise can not check brake fluid level as its covered and hidden to the eye

advise can not fully inspect both rear coil spring as hidden to the eye and hand

advise had to top up engine oil by 2l for m.o.t test

advise oil leak from under front of vehicle advise to be inspected

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,248 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,689 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 22,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,054 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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M22 JRD is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M22 JRD, 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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M22 JRD is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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