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RK02 OVU

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,072 mi
Last recorded148,072 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 OVU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 148,072 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 148,067 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 141,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 128,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 122,903 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake long

Pass 22 Feb 2010 112,076 miles

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

both rear indicators faded

handbrake travel long

near side front sill slighty damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,623 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,471 miles

chip in screen

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,135 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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RK02 OVU is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RK02 OVU, 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 RK02 OVU registered?

RK02 OVU is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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