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BU51 OVA

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,474 mi
Last recorded146,474 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 146,474 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2018 146,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,257 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 129,943 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside more than slight (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps deteriorated

play steering inner

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside more than slight (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 129,943 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside more than slight (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps deteriorated

play steering inner

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside & nearside more than slight (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,061 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 116,061 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 115,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stiff to open

exhaust system deteriorated

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 20 Jan 2014 100,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet stiff to open

exhaust system deteriorated(more than slight)

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,108 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 16 Jan 2012 78,099 miles

tear/rip in drivers seat

Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,099 miles

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

tear/rip in drivers seat

Fail 21 Dec 2011 78,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

drivers seat has tear/rip in material

Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,932 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 20 Dec 2010 70,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2009 61,363 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 48,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,298 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,764 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OVA is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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