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RN51 OUF

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,028 mi
Last recorded144,028 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 OUF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 144,028 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Jan 2009 144,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine management light on

Nearside rear lower side light not working

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Unable to see testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 14 Jan 2008 122,206 miles

both front tyres are on legal limit 1.6mm, recommend both tyres to be replaced as soon as possible

offside headlight on minimum alignment setting

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 12 Jan 2008 122,206 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres are on legal limit 1.6mm, recommend both tyres to be replaced as soon as possible

offside headlight on minimum alignment setting

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 17 Jan 2007 98,792 miles

Unable to see some testable items at the front due to plastic covers

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 OUF is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

RN51 OUF is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is RN51 OUF safe to buy?

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