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RF02 MZZ

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 MZZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,263 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,812 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,185 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,185 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,330 miles

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake application noisey

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 86,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake application noisey

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both middle exhaust boxes starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Jul 2013 61,751 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 28 Jul 2012 52,451 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,297 miles

Front discs corroded

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)

Recommend check and adjust tracking

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 43,765 miles

Both front tyres wearing at inner edges (alignment ????)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 37,328 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 37,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2007 31,039 miles

Front suspension headlamp adjuster link bent

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 31,039 miles

Front suspension headlamp adjuster link bent

Pass 18 May 2006 24,738 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 18,950 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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RF02 MZZ is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF02 MZZ, 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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RF02 MZZ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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