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BU51 OWO

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OWO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2015 95,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 90,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 83,268 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 77,268 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,376 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,680 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes have been cleaned and waxoyled

front tyres worn to 5mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r outer door handle not working.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 61,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r outer door handle not working.

o/s/r tyre worn to 2 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm!

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,411 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,659 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 49,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,896 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,302 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 OWO is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

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

Is BU51 OWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OWO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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