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BU51 PJY

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,500 mi
Last recorded89,500 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,500 miles

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

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

head stedy bush worn

Pass 11 Oct 2011 84,997 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,487 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 54,547 miles

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,793 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 38,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,613 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 35,390 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 PJY is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJY, 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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What year was BU51 PJY registered?

BU51 PJY is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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