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PX02 VGY

2002 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,137 mi
Last recorded102,137 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX02 VGY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,137 miles

Front sub-frame and suspension corroded

Rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2022 102,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front sub-frame and suspension corroded

Rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 100,466 miles

Front sub-frame corroded

Rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 100,463 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub-frame corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear sub-frame and suspension corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 98,852 miles

Front general corrosion front sub-frame

Rear general corrosion rear sub-frame and suspension

Rear high level brake light partially working

Fail 7 Oct 2020 98,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front general corrosion front sub-frame

Rear general corrosion rear sub-frame and suspension

Rear high level brake light partially working

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion front and rear suspension and sub-frames

Fail 6 Mar 2019 105,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion front and rear sub-frames

reversing lights not working

Pass 30 May 2015 101,881 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 99,198 miles

discs and pads allround

o/s/r shocker has slight misting of oil

Pass 4 Jul 2012 93,812 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,697 miles

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

both rear brake discs slight corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,092 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 67,283 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 67,283 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,813 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 39,785 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)

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

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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PX02 VGY is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX02 VGY, 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 PX02 VGY registered?

PX02 VGY is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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