MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside door mirror glass slightly loose
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s orange bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Lower coil spring corroded o/s and n/s difficult to inspect (2.4.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by spring seat (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside door mirror glass slightly loose
Offside Rear inner/outer tyre wall/treads split/deteriorated
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s orange bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Lower coil spring corroded o/s and n/s difficult to inspect (2.4.C.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash
headlamp washer stalk broken but washers still able to be operated
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash
headlamp washer stalk broken but washers still able to be operated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre has been repaired on inner sidewall
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre has been repaired on inner sidewall
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f tyre damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nsr seat belt not tested as child seat is fitted in vehicle
slight play osf track rod end
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
engine undershield prevents inspection of many testable items and is also insecure.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 OYJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 OYJ, 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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BU51 OYJ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 21 December 2001.
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