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BU51 OUF

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,401 mi
Last recorded96,401 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 96,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 94,093 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

some damage to nearside front tyre inner wall

Fail 28 Nov 2017 93,956 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

some damage to nearside front tyre inner wall

Pass 7 Dec 2016 90,911 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 86,382 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

some travel on handbrake lever.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 86,380 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

some travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,688 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,622 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,026 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 67,550 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,709 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,484 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 52,435 miles

hand brake long but effective travel on limit

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on outer edges worn to legal limit

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2007 45,096 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,945 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 OUF is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

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

Is BU51 OUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OUF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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