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BU51 OVW

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,471 mi
Last recorded112,471 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 112,471 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 112,471 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 107,310 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 100,671 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 100,671 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 72,388 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 72,388 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,036 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 39,543 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 39,543 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,208 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 31,020 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 OVW 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 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 OVW, 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 OVW registered?

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

Is BU51 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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