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RL51 VZC

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,853 mi
Last recorded91,853 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL51 VZC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 91,853 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 91,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 87,320 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 87,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system severely corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system severely corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,136 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,995 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,213 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,092 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,881 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 50,559 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,837 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,434 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,980 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,179 miles

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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RL51 VZC is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL51 VZC, 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 RL51 VZC registered?

RL51 VZC is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is RL51 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL51 VZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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