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BU51 OVN

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,362 mi
Last recorded109,362 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 109,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,581 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 53,927 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,921 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 44,015 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 44,015 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 OVN 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 75%.

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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?

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

Is BU51 OVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OVN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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