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BD51 STZ

2001 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,887 mi
Last recorded85,887 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 STZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 85,887 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 85,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2013 78,895 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 78,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,390 miles

air bag light on

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,390 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

air bag light on

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,070 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 65,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,032 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on faces

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 60,032 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake discs corroded on faces

front brake hose ferrules corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r abs wire rubbing on o/s/r brake hose

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away

Pass 13 Nov 2008 59,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Nov 2007 55,058 miles

both front discs worn and lipped

both rear discs worn and lipped

unable to inspect under vehicle due to cover fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2006 46,980 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 46,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

possible exhaust blow from front exhaust section

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to engine cover fitted

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 STZ is a 2001 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 STZ, 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 BD51 STZ registered?

BD51 STZ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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