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DE51 VCD

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,266 mi
Last recorded105,266 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 VCD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 105,266 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 105,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 98,223 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,305 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 90,305 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 78,756 miles

brake pad warning light faulty

Fail 26 Nov 2008 78,715 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front discs are wearin g low engine mtg feels brocken

Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,588 miles

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

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

advise long handbrake travel

Fail 19 Oct 2006 61,588 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise long handbrake travel

Pass 21 Oct 2005 49,198 miles

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

O/S/R tyre has nail in tread area.

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

Fail 17 Oct 2005 49,109 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 VCD 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 58.3%.

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 VCD, 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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DE51 VCD is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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