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DA51 OBG

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,720 mi
Last recorded108,720 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 OBG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 108,720 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 99,561 miles

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

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

front brake pipes painted

Fail 23 Sep 2013 99,558 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front brake pipes painted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,734 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 94,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

Plastic covers on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2011 89,533 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 14 Nov 2011 89,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on edge

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,961 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 4 Nov 2010 85,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,495 miles

NSF tyre side wall damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 83,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

NSF tyre side wall damaged

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 78,865 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 74,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,058 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

boot area wet (poss)apperture seal leaking

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front wipers sightly worn

Fail 20 Mar 2007 69,058 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

boot area wet (poss)apperture seal leaking

front number plate slightly deteriorated

front wipers sightly worn

Pass 24 Dec 2005 47,202 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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DA51 OBG 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 61.1%.

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 DA51 OBG, 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 DA51 OBG registered?

DA51 OBG is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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