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Y88 SUB

2002 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,776 mi
Last recorded75,776 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 MG Zt-t79,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 SUB
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 75,776 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 75,776 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 74,596 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 72,035 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 70,440 miles

Corrosion to both rear springs

Pass 12 Aug 2021 68,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 66,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 66,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,576 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,053 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 63,053 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,042 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,882 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,764 miles

both front tyres wear to edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 54,687 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,740 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 52,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 50,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 48,262 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 43,129 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 44,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 42,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 35,394 miles

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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Y88 SUB is a 2002 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y88 SUB, 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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What year was Y88 SUB registered?

Y88 SUB is a 2002 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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The MOT history for Y88 SUB shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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