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BD51 SNZ

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,662 mi
Last recorded88,662 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SNZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 88,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2011 79,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 20 May 2010 68,235 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2010 68,235 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 54,313 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn and pitted

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 1 Jun 2009 54,313 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front and rear discs slightly worn and pitted

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,959 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o.s.f tyre worn badly inside edge/sidewall,recommend new.

rear tyres starting to split between tread on outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,959 miles

o.s.f tyre worn badly inside edge/sidewall,recommend new.

rear tyres starting to split between tread on outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 37,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 30,159 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,612 miles

slight play in top column

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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BD51 SNZ is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD51 SNZ, 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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BD51 SNZ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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