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BU51 OUW

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,675 mi
Last recorded104,675 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 104,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 100,735 miles

front tyres wearing low

o/s side repeater slightly discoloured

rear exhaust box deteriated

unable to check all rear seatbelts due to childs seats being fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2011 100,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing low

o/s side repeater slightly discoloured

rear exhaust box deteriated

unable to check all rear seatbelts due to childs seats being fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2010 95,122 miles

one of front exhaust rubbers broken

rear tyres worn low

Pass 14 Nov 2009 88,773 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 82,924 miles

slight corrosion to brake discs

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2007 77,082 miles

outer sill protectors fitted on vehicle.

underside protection covers fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2006 73,899 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 OUW is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OUW, 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 OUW registered?

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

Is BU51 OUW safe to buy?

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