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BU51 OTT

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,209 mi
Last recorded132,209 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OTT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 132,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front sidewall damaged

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both headlights cloudy.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,225 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/r cut in sidewalls of tyres

Fail 18 Feb 2017 130,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r cut in sidewalls of tyres

Pass 17 Feb 2016 125,818 miles

Boot space full.

Centre exhaust rubber broken.

Fuel tank strap corroding.

Nsf brake pipe corroding.

Nsf tyre wearing on edges.

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in the nsf anti roll bar link.

Slight play in the osr wheel bearing.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 125,818 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear bulbs inop. (1.1.C.1d)

Steering locking device insecure height adjuster. (2.2.C.1g)

Boot space full.

Centre exhaust rubber broken.

Fuel tank strap corroding.

Nsf brake pipe corroding.

Nsf tyre wearing on edges.

Oil leak.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in the nsf anti roll bar link.

Slight play in the osr wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlamp dip beam patterns weak

exhaust very rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2014 103,398 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 103,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,215 miles

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

front number plate delaminating

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Mar 2012 93,175 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 93,121 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split slightly

rear exhaust section corroded and poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2011 86,669 miles

front pads getting low and disc's look close to min. thickness?

offside rear shock absorber damp?

offside rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm?

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming adrift?

rear pads look low and disc's poor?

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,224 miles

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

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

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

Slight cut in OSR tyre tread

Fail 4 Mar 2010 80,204 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Slight cut in OSR tyre tread

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,948 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 72,948 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 66,064 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,815 miles

oil level slightly low

slight damage to nearside front tyre kerbing rim

Pass 13 Jan 2006 45,881 miles

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 OTT is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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