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NV51 MDE

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,738 mi
Last recorded107,738 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 MDE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 107,738 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 101,695 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,545 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,170 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 88,352 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 88,352 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 85,473 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 81,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 May 2009 81,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2008 79,201 miles

both front tyres sidewall damage

Pass 8 May 2007 76,909 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,792 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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NV51 MDE is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 70,051 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV51 MDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was NV51 MDE registered?

NV51 MDE is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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