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PL02 TYO

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,229 mi
Last recorded69,229 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL02 TYO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,229 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 69,226 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,923 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,573 miles

airbag warning light on

nearside rear indicator lense damaged but not showing white to rear

Fail 30 Jul 2011 50,573 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag warning light on

nearside rear indicator lense damaged but not showing white to rear

Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,955 miles

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault

Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,195 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2009 38,195 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,710 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 30,692 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,363 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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PL02 TYO is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL02 TYO, 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 PL02 TYO registered?

PL02 TYO is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is PL02 TYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL02 TYO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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