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BU51 ZLZ

2001 MG Zt

Red Lpg 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,106 mi
Last recorded105,106 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 ZLZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 105,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 103,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate poor light output (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,232 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 96,232 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,905 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 86,905 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,871 miles

small cut in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 53,191 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 53,180 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,405 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 47,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 44,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,162 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 ZLZ is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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