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WP52 ZDG

2002 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,651 mi
Last recorded115,651 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZDG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,413 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FROSTED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 108,413 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OUTER BUSH IN HUB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FROSTED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,888 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 106,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2018 105,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 105,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,698 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Parking brake efficiency just within test requirements.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,058 miles

Inner faces of both front brake discs corroded.

Parking brake efficiency just within test requirements.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 98,003 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded Both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 98,003 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Electronic stability system component missing sensor insecure (3.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded Both sides rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 95,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,610 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,587 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres out of shape, and worn on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 90,583 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside rear tyres out of shape, and worn on edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 83,908 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 83,908 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system outer box deteriated

Pass 14 Jan 2011 74,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 64,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,398 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 48,151 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 23,560 miles

Corrosion begining to form on right hand rear disc

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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WP52 ZDG is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 79,489 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP52 ZDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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WP52 ZDG is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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