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RX02 XEL

2002 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

112,909 mi
Last recorded112,909 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 XEL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,909 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 112,909 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 109,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 108,180 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,855 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 104,399 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 99,958 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,488 miles

slight corrosion around rear jacking points

Pass 29 Feb 2016 92,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,717 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,832 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,209 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 78,693 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,278 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 68,729 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2009 62,446 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 54,986 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 49,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight deterioration in nearside front brake disc inner face

Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,513 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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RX02 XEL is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RX02 XEL, 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 RX02 XEL registered?

RX02 XEL is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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The MOT history for RX02 XEL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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