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BU51 OYV

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,383 mi
Last recorded129,383 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 129,383 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 129,383 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 May 2013 129,382 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 129,382 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 129,381 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 129,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 124,347 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 124,347 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 116,787 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 94,587 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 76,796 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Dec 2005 65,971 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 65,971 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 OYV is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU51 OYV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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