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WKZ 4897

2008 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,630 mi
Last recorded49,630 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2008 MG Zt45,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKZ 4897
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,630 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres have sidewall damage not excessive at time of test

Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres have sidewall damage not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2007 23,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,587 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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WKZ 4897 is a 2008 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 45,698 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 WKZ 4897, 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 18 years old, this MG Zt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WKZ 4897 registered?

WKZ 4897 is a 2008 MG Zt, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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