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MV02 OWD

2002 MG Zs+

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,184 mi
Last recorded65,184 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Zs+52,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV02 OWD
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,184 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,118 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2007 58,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,566 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 51,566 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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MV02 OWD is a 2002 MG Zs+ in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,983 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 Zs+ fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV02 OWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zs+ typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zs+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV02 OWD registered?

MV02 OWD is a 2002 MG Zs+, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is MV02 OWD safe to buy?

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