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RG51 GXE

2002 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,726 mi
Last recorded116,726 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 GXE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 116,726 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low

Rear suspension arms starting to corrode

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play

o/s/r shock starting to leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 116,726 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre low

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2015 110,428 miles

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

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

coolant and oil was low

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

coolant and oil was low

upper and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2014 104,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both headlamp patterns deteriorated

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2014 104,177 miles

both headlamp patterns deteriorated

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat belt sluggish

service reminder on

Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,723 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

drivers seat belt sluggish

service reminder on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 1,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,146 miles

chip in n/s windscreen

headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2011 89,135 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chip in n/s windscreen

headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2010 84,209 miles

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,043 miles

rear exhaust system badly corroded.

rear tyres worn 3mm.

Pass 6 Dec 2008 69,454 miles

n/s/r hand brake low reading soon req's attention.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 59,197 miles

front tyres worn 2/3mm.

lower engine under tray guard insecure req's attention.

rear brakes discs worn.

rear exhaust system corroded.

travel in hand brake lever req's attention.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 39,441 miles

rear tyres worn 2mm. †n/s/r brake disc scored.

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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RG51 GXE is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RG51 GXE, 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 RG51 GXE registered?

RG51 GXE is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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