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BU51 OUG

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,911 mi
Last recorded99,911 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OUG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2009 99,911 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 99,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 89,611 miles

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

advise slight water damage to front no plate

Pass 15 Nov 2007 79,116 miles

brake warning light on surface corrosion of brake pipes front to rear

Fail 10 Nov 2007 78,926 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake warning light on surface corrosion of brake pipes front to rear

Pass 18 Nov 2006 68,371 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 68,190 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 57,443 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 OUG is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OUG, 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 OUG registered?

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

Is BU51 OUG safe to buy?

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