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AV51 ONB

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,311 mi
Last recorded71,311 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 ONB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,311 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 71,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Sep 2018 70,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,378 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash but pads seem ok

power steering fluid leak. unable to determine where its leaking from

Pass 26 Sep 2016 55,878 miles

nearside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

noise from nearside rear wheel stud carrier

offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2016 55,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear outer sill showing signs of corrosion

noise from nearside rear wheel stud carrier

offside and nearside rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

rear sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,317 miles

Centre exhast showing corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 52,317 miles

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

Centre exhast showing corrosion

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 49,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,045 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 45,045 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 41,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 41,812 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,208 miles

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

handbrake travel in need of attension

Fail 1 Oct 2011 38,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

handbrake travel in need of attension

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,154 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,821 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust rear box started to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,288 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,443 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 24,229 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,930 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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AV51 ONB is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV51 ONB, 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 25 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV51 ONB registered?

AV51 ONB is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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