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BX51 CWL

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,761 mi
Last recorded114,761 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 CWL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 114,761 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Middle silencer deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 114,761 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Middle silencer deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 113,440 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear disc pitted

Oil level low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 113,440 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear disc pitted

Oil level low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 107,087 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 97,992 miles

Exhaust rear box starting to corrode

N/S Wiper starting to split

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 90,280 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,209 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 82,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 74,264 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 67,465 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 59,816 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 CWL is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX51 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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