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SW51 GDO

2002 MG Zs+

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,844 mi
Last recorded38,844 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zs+52,983 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 GDO
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,844 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Fail 25 Feb 2009 38,804 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Air bag warning lamp on

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 36,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,271 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 32,558 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling insecure (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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SW51 GDO is a 2002 MG Zs+ in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,983 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 Zs+ fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW51 GDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zs+ typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zs+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW51 GDO registered?

SW51 GDO is a 2002 MG Zs+, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is SW51 GDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW51 GDO shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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