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VK02 AOR

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK02 AOR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,093 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 101,093 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 100,563 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 100,529 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 99,708 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 99,708 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 97,069 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,456 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,457 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 73,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bottom engine mount split through. (knocking) v.s.i valves noisy in inlet manifold.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,969 miles

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

butterfly valves noisy in inlet manifold. rear discs rusty around edges. front brake pads 75% worn and discs lipped. clutch very very stiff. rear headgasket slight leak. rear engine mount split.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 61,969 miles

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

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

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

butterfly valves noisy in inlet manifold. rear discs rusty around edges. front brake pads 75% worn and discs lipped. clutch very very stiff. rear headgasket slight leak. rear engine mount split.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 26,087 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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VK02 AOR is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK02 AOR, 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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VK02 AOR is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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