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RK02 OWW

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

153,021 mi
Last recorded153,021 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 153,021 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges

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

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 146,914 miles

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

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2018 142,479 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 139,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,884 miles

All brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 126,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 123,330 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 118,618 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 111,904 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 106,950 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 98,957 miles

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

no grease on new rear brake pads

rear reg plate perishing

Fail 12 May 2010 98,953 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

no grease on new rear brake pads

rear reg plate perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,007 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Play in top steering column bearing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 80,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 70,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

cat rattles

handbrake travel

n\s\f tyre wall damage

Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OWW is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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