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OV02 LJL

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV02 LJL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,099 miles

nsr wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,826 miles

os headlight pattern indistinct

Pass 18 Jul 2015 94,589 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,827 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,827 miles

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 81,635 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/front flasher lens cracked

play in engine steady bar

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,672 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 72,672 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,088 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,821 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,475 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 36,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,452 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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OV02 LJL is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV02 LJL, 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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OV02 LJL is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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