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BU51 OYH

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,588 mi
Last recorded132,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 132,588 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,489 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 3 Jul 2017 123,489 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2016 117,050 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 109,056 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 109,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,233 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 104,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,450 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o.s.r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 90,664 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 90,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 81,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,172 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,888 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 55,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 48,224 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 39,141 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 OYH is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey 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 OYH, 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 OYH registered?

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

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