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RL51 VZD

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,100 mi
Last recorded50,100 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2024 50,100 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,935 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 49,935 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 49,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,558 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 49,558 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,722 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 48,722 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 47,734 miles

Fuel tank Straps corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded, scored and lipped. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear on inner edge.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes (X2) front to rear are corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has wear on outer edge.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 46,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded, scored and lipped. (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has wear on inner edge.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes (X2) front to rear are corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has wear on outer edge.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 44,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,398 miles

Both front and Nearside rear coil springs corroding

Fuel tank straps corroding

Rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2015 42,398 miles

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

Both front and Nearside rear coil springs corroding

Fuel tank straps corroding

Rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 40,080 miles

corrosion starting various places

front and rear springs starting to corrode

n/s/r brake disc poor condition (corroded)

various metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2014 40,080 miles

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

corrosion starting various places

front and rear springs starting to corrode

n/s/r brake disc poor condition (corroded)

o/s/r wheel stiff to turn and brake showing signs of overheating

various metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,807 miles

corrosion starting various places

front & rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear seat base loose but not considered insecure

rear silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2012 35,691 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,146 miles

Both front tyres on the legal limit

Both rear tyres worn outside edges, still legal due to tyre design

Fuel tank straps starting to corrode

Rear exhaust outer casing corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer outer casing corroding

Fail 17 Aug 2010 32,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer outer casing corroding

n/s/r tyre tread getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,277 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

S/B/P to N/S/F starting to corrode

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,999 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear silencer starting to corrode

Signs of n/s/f tyre rubbing on inner arch on full right lock but ok at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,853 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,853 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,655 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 VZD is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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 VZD, 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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RL51 VZD is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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