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DE51 VBB

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,618 mi
Last recorded115,618 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VBB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,618 miles

airbag warning light on

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Jun 2012 115,589 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2011 112,720 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 109,978 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 109,978 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 107,135 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 105,134 miles

bad oil leak from engine

brake warning light on

Fail 23 May 2008 105,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bad oil leak from engine

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Oct 2006 97,604 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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DE51 VBB is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DE51 VBB, 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 DE51 VBB registered?

DE51 VBB is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 24 October 2001.

Is DE51 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 VBB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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