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M888 SJA

2002 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,498 mi
Last recorded118,498 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 SJA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside/offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 31 Mar 2018 100,610 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edge

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Fail 20 Mar 2018 100,586 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both sides (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edge

Offside Rear tyre worn edges

Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,486 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 90,476 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 69,512 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 63,941 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,252 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,270 miles

Nearsid & Offside tyres have cuts in the side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,578 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,802 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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M888 SJA is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M888 SJA, 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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What year was M888 SJA registered?

M888 SJA is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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