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RN51 OTT

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,230 mi
Last recorded102,230 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 OTT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 102,230 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 102,214 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 92,982 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 92,978 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 84,396 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 84,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 81,202 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 81,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 78,887 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 78,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 75,185 miles

slight play in rack end joints

Pass 25 Oct 2006 70,640 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 70,640 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 64,299 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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RN51 OTT is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RN51 OTT, 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 RN51 OTT registered?

RN51 OTT is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 9 January 2002.

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