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BU51 OBL

2001 MG Zt+

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,412 mi
Last recorded108,412 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Zt+61,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OBL
MakeMG
ModelZt+
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 108,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2007 89,814 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 89,814 miles

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

damage to front bumper

damage to front number plate

long handbrake travel

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 12 Dec 2006 69,003 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 69,003 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

engine bay covered by undertray

o/s/f brake pad warning sensor wire broken

slight surface rust forming on rest of exhaust system

tempreture guage going into red.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 53,809 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 53,809 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Zt+?

Based on 1,010 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
8,174
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
Registration plate lamp not working 55
brake disc excessively pitted 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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BU51 OBL is a 2001 MG Zt+ in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 61,176 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 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 OBL, 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 BU51 OBL registered?

BU51 OBL is a 2001 MG Zt+, first registered on 22 December 2001.

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