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RN02 JYH

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,203 mi
Last recorded119,203 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 JYH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 119,203 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 111,347 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 111,246 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 100,393 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 100,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

eml light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2009 88,307 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 77,890 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,154 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 70,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 60,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 56,702 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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RN02 JYH is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN02 JYH, 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 RN02 JYH registered?

RN02 JYH is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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