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MG51 ROV

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 ROV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 76,656 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 76,608 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced [Inner sill] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear jacking points [inner sill] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 76,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,569 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 71,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 65,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 59,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 57,776 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 57,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,988 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,847 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 46,464 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyre side walls cracking not ply or cord showing will req changeing soon

Pass 27 Jul 2009 43,906 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 43,901 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 39,785 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,923 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,286 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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MG51 ROV is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MG51 ROV, 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 MG51 ROV registered?

MG51 ROV is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is MG51 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MG51 ROV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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