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CE51 XBP

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,188 mi
Last recorded118,188 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE51 XBP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 118,188 miles

Oil leak

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

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

both front brake discs worn / corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 118,188 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front brake discs worn / corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 108,957 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

rear headlamp leveling system detatched from body

Fail 4 Jul 2012 108,957 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

rear headlamp leveling system detatched from body

Pass 21 Jun 2011 99,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,209 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,703 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn

clutch very high and heavy

rattle from timing belt cover area

self levelling sensor bracket corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,010 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 68,010 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 60,135 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 60,135 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,382 miles

clip missing from near side front brake pads

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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CE51 XBP 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 66.7%.

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 CE51 XBP, 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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What year was CE51 XBP registered?

CE51 XBP is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is CE51 XBP safe to buy?

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