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VK52 JVL

2002 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,770 mi
Last recorded60,770 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 JVL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,770 miles

Coolant leak

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undershield fitted

Undershield loose

Fail 6 Feb 2018 60,770 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undershield fitted

Undershield loose

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,652 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 54,906 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic engine under tray not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 54,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

plastic engine under tray not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,026 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,134 miles

air bag light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 47,675 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn in centre and both have cuts to outer sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,180 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,055 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 30,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,894 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,637 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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VK52 JVL is a 2002 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK52 JVL, 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 VK52 JVL registered?

VK52 JVL is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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