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BJ51 ZJY

2001 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,913 mi
Last recorded105,913 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 ZJY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 105,913 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear discs poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2010 98,219 miles

both rear tyres on outer egdes

engine managment light on engine noisey

Fail 23 Nov 2010 98,181 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres low on outer edge

engine managment light on engine is very noisey

Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,292 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on the edges and sidewalls poor condition

eml on

front brake discs worn

handbrake has long travel

rear box poor condition

slight play o/s inner track rod

Fail 9 Nov 2009 85,292 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on the edges and sidewalls poor condition

eml on

front brake discs worn

handbrake has long travel

rear box poor condition

slight play o/s inner track rod

Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 71,492 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear wheel inner rims some damage

Pass 31 May 2007 66,459 miles

both rear wheel inner rims damaged

some damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 31 May 2006 61,582 miles

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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BJ51 ZJY is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ51 ZJY, 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 BJ51 ZJY registered?

BJ51 ZJY is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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