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RJ52 VLK

2002 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

238,963 mi
Last recorded238,963 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ52 VLK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 238,963 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 238,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 234,545 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 224,048 miles

mid section brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2017 212,553 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 200,791 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

ns rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2016 200,633 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 188,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 17 Oct 2015 188,473 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush/pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 25 Oct 2014 177,045 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 176,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 164,579 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 164,514 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 149,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 140,090 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 130,649 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 130,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 118,911 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 118,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 105,318 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,797 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s park brake slightly slow to re-act giving imbalance on RBT

rear disc pad wear indicator wiring wrapped around and chaffing on o/s/r shock-absorber

Fail 23 Oct 2007 91,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlight units have adjusted screws missing, aims cannot be adjusted,both very low, poss adjuster sensor ( on rear suspension ) faulty

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s park brake slightly slow to re-act giving imbalance on RBT

rear disc pad wear indicator wiring wrapped around and chaffing on o/s/r shock-absorber

Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,725 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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RJ52 VLK is a 2002 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ52 VLK, 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 RJ52 VLK registered?

RJ52 VLK is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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