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BU51 PBV

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,104 mi
Last recorded169,104 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 169,104 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre and rear exhaust mountings splitting

Exhaust heatshield loose

N/S Headlamp adjuster loose

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 157,505 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 157,505 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 145,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 130,796 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 128,193 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded very slightly

Fail 10 Mar 2012 128,174 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

surface corrosion on both main front to rear brake pipes

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

Pass 5 Feb 2011 110,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 99,172 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 86,376 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 67,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 48,917 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 46,998 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 PBV 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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