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P9 REF

2002 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,421 mi
Last recorded140,421 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 REF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 140,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 138,897 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 138,842 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 137,474 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 137,429 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at rear corroaded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill at rear corroaded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 135,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 134,230 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 134,153 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,515 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 132,484 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 131,042 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 coroaded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 131,040 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected under sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 coroaded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 128,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front x 2 on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 124,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 121,082 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 117,540 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 112,674 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,873 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 102,015 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 102,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,520 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 84,686 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 84,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 76,487 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 66,550 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 20 Jun 2006 58,023 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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P9 REF is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P9 REF, 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 P9 REF registered?

P9 REF is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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