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SD52 LVL

2002 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,031 mi
Last recorded136,031 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD52 LVL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 136,031 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edges

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 135,665 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 135,593 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2013 126,754 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 126,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 121,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,502 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 115,502 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 115,248 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine very noisy

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to wall

Pass 24 Feb 2010 107,011 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

os screen damaged

os tankstrap damaged

osr door handle loose and door fails to open from outside

Fail 18 Feb 2010 106,593 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

os screen damaged

os tankstrap damaged

osr door handle loose and door fails to open from outside

Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,964 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2009 98,938 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2007 87,378 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 87,241 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

heat shield hanging down

Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,736 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 73,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside fuel tank strap broken

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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SD52 LVL is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SD52 LVL, 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 SD52 LVL registered?

SD52 LVL is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 10 October 2002.

Is SD52 LVL safe to buy?

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