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PF02 RVT

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,402 mi
Last recorded136,402 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF02 RVT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 136,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 133,009 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,260 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2023 126,192 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 122,453 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 119,440 miles

Although required parking brake efficiency has been achieved, nearside parking is down in performance.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear jacking point rusty

Slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 21 Jan 2020 117,367 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 117,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 112,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind/sticking

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 107,763 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Slight brake bind/sticking

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 97,060 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,025 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 85,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

main brake pipes very rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2014 85,263 miles

main brake pipes very rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2013 78,374 miles

Brake pipes and brake discs a little rusty

Front tyres 2mm

Travel in Hand Brake

Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

long travel hand brake

main brake pipes rusty shailing

n/s/f tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

rear suspension bushes perishing

33% rear brake inbalance

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all brake discs rusty ridged

engine/gearbox/clutch mount movment

front pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,579 miles

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

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

handbrake lever close to reserve travel

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,067 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

park brake imbalance and slightly noisy

slight difference in colour of dipped beam

Fail 3 Apr 2009 46,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

park brake imbalance and slightly noisy

slight difference in colour of dipped beam

Pass 18 Jul 2007 39,327 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,012 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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PF02 RVT is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PF02 RVT, 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 PF02 RVT registered?

PF02 RVT is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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