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BN51 YLL

2001 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,988 mi
Last recorded69,988 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YLL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 69,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,988 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,497 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,530 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 47,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 38,856 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,824 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 24,511 miles

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

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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BN51 YLL is a 2001 MG Zt 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN51 YLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN51 YLL registered?

BN51 YLL is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is BN51 YLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 YLL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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