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SL52 ELV

2002 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,916 mi
Last recorded92,916 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL52 ELV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 92,916 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 92,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 83,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 78,350 miles

Front brake discs insides slightly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear subframe has light surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,760 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,444 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 56,186 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,424 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 40,241 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,676 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 31,676 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,195 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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SL52 ELV is a 2002 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SL52 ELV, 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 SL52 ELV registered?

SL52 ELV is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is SL52 ELV safe to buy?

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