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RJ02 UCA

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,737 mi
Last recorded100,737 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 UCA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 100,737 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 96,765 miles

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

Offside Front sill has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front box corroded

n/s mirror cracked / nail o/s rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2016 91,843 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/S/R Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak No Dampening Affect Present On Rear Shock Absorbers - Signs Of Long Term Fluid Leak And Excessive Corrosion (2.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Bottom Arm Ball Joint Dust Covers Badly Split (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear ARB Bushes Stretched (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Box Outer Skin Peeling Due To Corrosion (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small Exhaust Leak From Mid Section Sleeve (7.1.2)

N/S/R Wheel Stiff To Turn - Did Not Enter Rollers Due To Brake Issue

Oil Leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear Tyres Low - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Minor Corrosion On Front Inner Face Of Discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R Disc Grooved And Heat Damaged (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 68,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 68,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs wearing

Pass 22 Jan 2011 61,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,094 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,183 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,830 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,672 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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RJ02 UCA is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ02 UCA, 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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RJ02 UCA is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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