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BU51 ORL

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,974 mi
Last recorded71,974 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ORL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 71,974 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,551 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slight wear on outter edges

brake pad warning light on

clutch pedel anti slip pad missing

engine stabalizer bar/bush worn

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

rear brake discs corroded and worn

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on rear coil springs

slight travel on handbrake

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2010 67,021 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight tear in nearside wiper blade

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,999 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge just legel and cracks on inner wall

slight corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 29 Oct 2009 63,992 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge just legel and cracks on inner wall

slight corrosion and wear to rear brake discs

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,901 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake slight travel

Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and on 2mm

offside front tyre worn on outter edge and on 3mm

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,331 miles

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge and on 2mm

offside front tyre worn on outter edge and on 3mm

slight corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Fail 1 Nov 2006 38,712 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear discs have slight corrosion and wear

Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,712 miles

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

front and rear discs have slight corrosion and wear

Pass 9 Nov 2005 30,373 miles

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

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

Fail 9 Nov 2005 30,373 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

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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BU51 ORL is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BU51 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

BU51 ORL is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is BU51 ORL safe to buy?

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