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BX51 CJV

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,768 mi
Last recorded124,768 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CJV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 124,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion to nearside front outer sill outside prescribed area

Fail 15 Oct 2018 124,763 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inadequate welding repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy corrosion to nearside front outer sill outside prescribed area

Pass 24 Oct 2017 121,558 miles

advise knock on steering (possible pinion fault)

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 11 Oct 2017 121,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise knock on steering (possible pinion fault)

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2016 118,214 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise play in inner steering tie rod ball joints

advise wiper condition deteriorating

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,943 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in inner steering tie rods

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,591 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight play in inner steering tie rods

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

advise surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2013 102,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake discs worn and have surface corrosion

advise rear main suspension bushes slightly weak

advise slight play in brake pedal

Fail 2 Sep 2013 102,722 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake discs worn and have surface corrosion

advise rear main suspension bushes slightly weak

advise slight play in brake pedal

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake discs worn

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 4 Sep 2012 97,526 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake discs worn

advise slight play in steering rack

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2011 92,294 miles

brake pedal slighty worn

front steel brake pipes slighty corroded

non standard rear box fitted

small chips in screen

Pass 18 Feb 2011 89,092 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 88,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,212 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 78,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 67,887 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 61,182 miles

tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2008

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,325 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 49,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,686 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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BX51 CJV is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BX51 CJV, 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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BX51 CJV is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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