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BU51 OUE

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,300 mi
Last recorded95,300 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 95,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 95,280 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 93,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 87,093 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 78,255 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,022 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,286 miles

corrosion starting in brake pipework

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

some wear in front and rear brake discs

Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion starting in brake pipework

rear registration plate deteriorating

rear silencer deteriorating

some wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2008 68,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,946 miles

water ingress into boot

Fail 17 Jul 2007 63,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

water ingress into boot

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,118 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 OUE is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 OUE registered?

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

Is BU51 OUE safe to buy?

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