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DG51 DVP

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,509 mi
Last recorded102,509 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 DVP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,509 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 102,492 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 99,676 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective all lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 99,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front seriously corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both full length (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective all lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,546 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both full length front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 99,546 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both full length front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 99,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,207 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 97,331 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f antiroll bar link rubber boot slightly split

slight corrosion on o/s/f inner wing brake pipe

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,632 miles

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

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

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

cuts in o/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cuts in o/s/r tyre not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 1 Jul 2013 95,418 miles

both front droplinks have split dustcovers

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inside sidewall

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 1 Jul 2013 95,418 miles

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

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

both front droplinks have split dustcovers

front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge and close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inside sidewall

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear h/brake noisey

Pass 10 Jun 2011 64,922 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 64,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewall

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,175 miles

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

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

all brake discs lightly pitted

n/s/r tyre cuts on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply

Fail 16 Jun 2010 94,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

all brake discs lightly pitted

n/s/r tyre cuts on sidewall not deep enough to reach ply

Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,186 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 88,568 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 83,887 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 77,797 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 70,215 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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DG51 DVP is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DG51 DVP, 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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DG51 DVP is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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