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AV51 OPF

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,175 mi
Last recorded90,175 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 90,175 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE ALL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 89,808 miles

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

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE ALL SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 82,146 miles

Anti rattle spring missing off offside rear brake caliper

Nearside number plate lamp wasn't working but came on when tapped by hand

Fail 8 Jan 2010 82,146 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti rattle spring missing off offside rear brake caliper

Nearside number plate lamp wasn't working but came on when tapped by hand

Pass 17 Dec 2008 76,468 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 76,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 69,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,456 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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AV51 OPF is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

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

Is AV51 OPF safe to buy?

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