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AJ51 NBZ

2001 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,419 mi
Last recorded139,419 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 NBZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 139,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 139,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both sides NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalked..... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake application low and uneven,brake discs corroded vehicle appears to have been standing........

Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2-3mm 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2017 134,862 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge 2-3mm 225 45 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 134,252 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in offside front inner track rod

Fail 8 Apr 2016 134,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end only near flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Oil low

Slight play in offside front inner track rod

Pass 27 Mar 2015 129,024 miles

Both rear tyres worn and out of shape on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 128,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear tyres worn and out of shape on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,790 miles

Engine oil low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 119,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine oil low

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 110,791 miles

All tyres starting to go out of shape

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

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

Oil low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 101,067 miles

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

Front brake discs excessively worn inner side

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play between steering wheel and colomn

Fail 11 Apr 2012 101,067 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs excessively worn inner side

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight play between steering wheel and colomn

Pass 13 Apr 2011 91,044 miles

front brake discs worn on inner face

Fail 8 Apr 2011 91,020 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,006 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 72,302 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 72,302 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,606 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 50,051 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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AJ51 NBZ is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 81,701 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 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 AJ51 NBZ, 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 25 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 NBZ is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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