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CA51 LKN

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,942 mi
Last recorded106,942 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 LKN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 106,942 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 106,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 94,111 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,385 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 78,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 71,625 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 71,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs worn///o/s/r tyre split on innside edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,543 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 66,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 56,936 miles

Handbrake level high.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut slightly.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 56,936 miles

Handbrake level high.

Nearside front tyre sidewall cut slightly.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 46,696 miles

Slight wear to front and rear discs.

Fail 25 Nov 2005 46,696 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Slight wear to front and rear discs.

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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CA51 LKN is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CA51 LKN, 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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CA51 LKN is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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