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C19 OMG

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,306 mi
Last recorded89,306 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 OMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2023 89,306 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,140 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,964 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,964 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,773 miles

brake pipes rear corroded

o/s/f service brake grabbing

rear suspension and subframe corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 86,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Mild corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 22 Mar 2019 86,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Mild corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,077 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 80,456 miles

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

Offside steering rack arm has slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 15 Nov 2016 80,321 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside steering rack arm has slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 25 Nov 2015 77,019 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 19 Nov 2015 77,000 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 72,454 miles

Slight blow centre to rear exhaust

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Poor image near side front headlamp

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,129 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,589 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres low and going out of shape

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,408 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 44,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,640 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 41,639 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,322 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 36,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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C19 OMG is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 C19 OMG, 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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C19 OMG is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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