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BU51 HZV

2001 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 HZV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 128,769 miles

various body damage on car

Fail 20 Sep 2016 128,766 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

nsr tyre low

osf tyre low

various body damage on car

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 125,830 miles

Engine covers fitted

O/s/ door mirror cracked

Vehicle undertray fitted

Windscreen cracked in zone A

Fail 3 Sep 2015 125,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted

O/s/ door mirror cracked

Vehicle undertray fitted

Windscreen cracked in zone A

Pass 4 Sep 2014 122,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rusty

Front brake pipes rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc inner faces poor

Fail 3 Sep 2014 122,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rusty

Front brake pipes rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc inner faces poor

Pass 18 Sep 2013 114,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on front brake pipes

exhaust rusty

n/s cv boot damp

Pass 18 Sep 2012 102,799 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion both froht brake pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2012 102,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion both froht brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,098 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pipes rusty,handbrake travel high, undertray insecure

Fail 8 Sep 2011 91,098 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake pipes rusty,handbrake travel high, undertray insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,724 miles

accident damage to rear bumper on nearside

air bag light on

center brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs rusting on edges

intermitant sticking of of offside front seat belt clasp

little reserve travel on handbrake

offside front wheel slightly buckled

rear brake pads appear low

rear silencer deteriorating

reverse lights not working

slight play on top steering column bush

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,104 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 69,834 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag warning light on

exhaust rear section deteriorating

front brake discs wearing

o/s rear tyre cracking around edge

Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,980 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs corroded, both rear brake discs corroded and brake pads look low,

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,710 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,265 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,237 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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BU51 HZV is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BU51 HZV, 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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BU51 HZV is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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