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S8 JWJ

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,426 mi
Last recorded53,426 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 JWJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 53,426 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 53,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,717 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 50,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,978 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 43,904 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 43,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 38,044 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,576 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2013 25,458 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2013 25,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,231 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,711 miles

n/s/r tyre nailed

Pass 24 Mar 2010 13,276 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,651 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 10,300 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 10,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 9,261 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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S8 JWJ is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S8 JWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S8 JWJ registered?

S8 JWJ is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is S8 JWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 JWJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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