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CU51 LER

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,232 mi
Last recorded111,232 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 LER
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,232 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 111,203 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 104,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 104,109 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded but not holed

offside rear tyre heavilly perrished

Fail 6 Feb 2015 97,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded but not holed

offside rear tyre heavilly perrished

Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,972 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 88,967 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,572 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,629 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 83,629 miles

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

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

nsf tyre deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 63,526 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 63,522 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,051 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 58,764 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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CU51 LER is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CU51 LER, 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 CU51 LER registered?

CU51 LER is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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