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WA02 PVW

2002 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,381 mi
Last recorded114,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt70,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 PVW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 114,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2025 114,377 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2021 114,361 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 112,901 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 112,020 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,012 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,121 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMPS HAVE POOR BEAM IMAGE

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,808 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 96,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,257 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteiorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,839 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge and has slight cut on inner side wall

Tail box deteiorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 77,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn/pitted

Fail 5 Mar 2011 77,610 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,134 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 70,651 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 70,651 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 64,016 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 55,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 42,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 41,422 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre has cut in side wall but not exposed cords

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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WA02 PVW is a 2002 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WA02 PVW, 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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WA02 PVW is a 2002 MG Zt, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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