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WG51 FGM

2002 MG Z

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,061 mi
Last recorded81,061 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Z52,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 FGM
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2008 81,061 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 71,654 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2007 71,654 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,231 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 67,231 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,378 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 58,378 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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WG51 FGM is a 2002 MG Z in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 52,088 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG51 FGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG51 FGM registered?

WG51 FGM is a 2002 MG Z, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is WG51 FGM safe to buy?

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