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BD51 SWU

2001 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,723 mi
Last recorded85,723 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 SWU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 85,723 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 85,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2012 80,165 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2012 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2011 74,471 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

engine management light on

nearside windscreen wiper has split end

Pass 5 May 2010 68,856 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 68,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML illuminated

OSF Brake pad sensor disconnected

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,479 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2009 59,859 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,540 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 45,780 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,199 miles

all four tyres wearing on edges front tyres low †washer jets partcially blocked †hand break lever high

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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BD51 SWU is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Green 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-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 BD51 SWU, 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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What year was BD51 SWU registered?

BD51 SWU is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is BD51 SWU safe to buy?

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