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BU51 ORW

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,423 mi
Last recorded100,423 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 100,423 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 101,722 miles

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

parking brake only just met requiments

Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Seeems like hub is worn or pinch bolt is not tight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Seeems like hub is worn or pinch bolt is not tight (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Both rear tyres have abnormal wear

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,069 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 96,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,722 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2013 77,190 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,373 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 70,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 64,628 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,535 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,239 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 50,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 42,703 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 34,256 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and has small cut in side wall

Fail 12 Dec 2005 34,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and has small cut in side wall

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 ORW is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

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

Is BU51 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 ORW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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