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BU51 OYR

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,445 mi
Last recorded71,445 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs worn

offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Fail 2 Feb 2011 71,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all brake discs worn

offside wiper blade split but clearing screen

Fail 1 Feb 2011 71,433 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 63,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 63,322 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,858 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 54,679 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

little reserve travel on park brake lever

Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,381 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 45,381 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 OYR is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OYR, 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 OYR registered?

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

Is BU51 OYR safe to buy?

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