MG ZS2002 · 1.8L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the record indicates a significant gap in recent testing. The most recent MOT conducted on 29 December 2021 at 89,064 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure on the same day that yielded no recorded faults. Because no tests have been recorded for over four years, the current mechanical state of the vehicle is unverified and carries inherent risk of deterioration since the last official inspection. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,711 miles per year. Between December 2019 and December 2021, the car covered only 4,084 miles, moving from 84,980 to 89,064 miles. This pattern suggests the vehicle has spent long periods stationary or was used sparingly. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, fluid breakdown, and brake corrosion, which are not always captured by mileage figures alone. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the effects of low-mileage storage. Given the age of the MG ZS, the priority should be checking the structural integrity for hidden corrosion, particularly in the sills and wheel arches where these models tend to fail. Inspect for perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and rusted discs resulting from lack of use. The absence of recent MOT data means any mechanical failures in the exhaust system, lighting, or tyre perished since 2021 must be scrutinised before purchase.