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BU51 OYC

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,741 mi
Last recorded76,741 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 76,741 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking front to back pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,727 miles

Front and rear brake discs wearing thin

O/s/f and front to rear brake pipes corroded

O/s/r upper side light inop

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,727 miles

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

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.7.5c)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear brake discs wearing thin

O/s/f and front to rear brake pipes corroded

O/s/r upper side light inop

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 57,931 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear subframe and components surface corrosion . Child seat offside rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2015 57,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear subframe and components surface corrosion . Child seat offside rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 53,664 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 50,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 50,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 47,930 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 47,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 44,934 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 44,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,153 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,582 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,585 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 29,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 24,613 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 OYC is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

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

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