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BU51 OVT

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,050 mi
Last recorded39,050 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OVT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,050 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 999,999 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play lower ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 160,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2013 159,457 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,975 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 154,005 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 25 Feb 2010 147,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 146,175 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 125,766 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 97,142 miles

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

H/brake at lim it of permissable travel

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 69,746 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 45,338 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 45,338 miles

Nearside 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 OVT is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OVT, 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 OVT registered?

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

Is BU51 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OVT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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