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BU51 OVK

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,362 mi
Last recorded115,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OVK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 115,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 10 Jul 2012 115,358 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 110,212 miles

airbag light on

rear discs poor condition

Fail 29 Jul 2011 110,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

airbag light on

rear discs poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2010 89,384 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,728 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,716 miles

windscreen washers slightly weak

Fail 2 Mar 2007 25,719 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

handbrake travel high

Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,719 miles

air bag light on

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,028 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 20,155 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 20,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 OVK is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 72,799 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

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

Is BU51 OVK safe to buy?

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