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PL02 SXT

2002 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 SXT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2014 71,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil springs corroded

front and rear discs starting to corrode

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

various front and rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 26 Oct 2012 63,450 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND REAR BRAKES /HANDBRAKE NOISY POSSIBLE CORROSION IN REAR BRAKE DRUMS !

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL - ADVISE LOOK QAT IN FUTURE

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,450 miles

AIRBAG LIGHT ON

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND REAR BRAKES /HANDBRAKE NOISY POSSIBLE CORROSION IN REAR BRAKE DRUMS !

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL - ADVISE LOOK QAT IN FUTURE

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,339 miles

CAR CUTTING OUT WHEN FAN CUTS IN

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front and nearside rear jack points missing

Fail 31 May 2011 55,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

CAR CUTTING OUT WHEN FAN CUTS IN

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front and nearside rear jack points missing

Pass 9 Nov 2009 50,821 miles

Handbrake high

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 42,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2008 42,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2008 39,891 miles

exhaust heat sheild missing

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 22 May 2008 39,810 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust heat sheild missing

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,828 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 27,828 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

the offside front is worn down to 2mm on the outer edge of tread

the sidewall off the nearside front tyre is damaged but no cords are exposed

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,397 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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PL02 SXT is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 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 Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL02 SXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was PL02 SXT registered?

PL02 SXT is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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