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BU51 OZL

2001 MG Zt+

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,410 mi
Last recorded52,410 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 MG Zt+61,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 OZL
MakeMG
ModelZt+
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,410 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 52,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 50,047 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 50,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 41,820 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+?

Based on 1,010 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
8,174
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
Registration plate lamp not working 55
brake disc excessively pitted 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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BU51 OZL is a 2001 MG Zt+ in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 61,176 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 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 OZL, 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

How do I check the history of BU51 OZL?

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What year was BU51 OZL registered?

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

Is BU51 OZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 OZL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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