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BU51 OTY

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,128 mi
Last recorded130,128 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 130,128 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,938 miles

vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2023 112,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 108,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 107,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 107,179 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 107,161 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 107,078 miles

Exhaust mounting defective All rubber exhaust mount are getting perished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,040 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 107,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 106,865 miles

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

handbrake 17%

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,755 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 106,748 miles

Nearside rear brake binding stuck on (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,615 miles

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

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

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 22 May 2015 106,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,090 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 103,246 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 103,246 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 100,943 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 100,943 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 82,723 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f xenon headlight working at time of re-test but requires further investigation as lamp may have loose connection or fault with lamp unit

Fail 20 May 2008 82,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2007 69,076 miles

engine mounting knocking.

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm outer tread pattern.

offside rear tyre on 3mm outer tread pattern.

rear exhaust box corroded.

wire hanging down, around exhaust mid-way.

Pass 23 May 2006 55,796 miles

lambda wire mid way on exhaust systeam broken.

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 OTY is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTY, 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 OTY registered?

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

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