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SM02 BVW

2002 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,467 mi
Last recorded79,467 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 BVW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,467 miles

Oil leak

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 41,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,039 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,315 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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SM02 BVW is a 2002 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM02 BVW, 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 SM02 BVW registered?

SM02 BVW is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 16 May 2002.

Is SM02 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 BVW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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