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MJ52 RGO

2002 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,994 mi
Last recorded143,994 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 RGO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 143,994 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides also subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 143,994 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides also subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 135,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear+ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 135,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear+ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 127,472 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 127,472 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 117,553 miles

front drop links boot perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s top strout mounts tigit

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn inner edge

rear slincer poor condation

Pass 25 Jun 2014 112,632 miles

both front droplinks perished

exhaust has blow on front pipe

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 106,609 miles

front to rear brake pipes have some corrosion

n/s/f droplink gators badly perished

n/s/f top strut partcially seized

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,659 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 89,308 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT PART SIEZED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Fail 1 Jul 2011 89,308 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT PART SIEZED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR BRAKE PIPES HAVE SOME CORROSION

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,481 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 80,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 72,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

airbag light on indicating a fault

Fail 19 Jun 2009 72,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

airbag light on indicating a fault

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,101 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 60,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front fog light glass missing

Pass 6 Jan 2007 44,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 33,410 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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MJ52 RGO is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MJ52 RGO, 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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MJ52 RGO is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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