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BG51 SJY

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 SJY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,255 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 96,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,451 miles

Advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 89,254 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,254 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 84,890 miles

Engine auxilery belt worn and split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine noisey.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre low on edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes corroded. unable to visual check pipes around fuel tank.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 84,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Engine auxilery belt worn and split.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine noisey.

Engine oil low topped up by 1 litre.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre low on edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pipes corroded. unable to visual check pipes around fuel tank.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 80,378 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 28 Dec 2011 80,378 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 21 Dec 2010 76,668 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,624 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Dec 2009 69,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jan 2009 64,108 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 52,396 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 44,057 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 36,978 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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BG51 SJY is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG51 SJY, 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 BG51 SJY registered?

BG51 SJY is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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