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EA51 VJO

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,319 mi
Last recorded76,319 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA51 VJO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 76,319 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 76,311 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

wear and corrosion on rear discs

wear on tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2007 63,302 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 63,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 50,682 miles

slight damage o/s rear tyre inner side wall

surface rust on front to rear brake pipe

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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EA51 VJO is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA51 VJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA51 VJO registered?

EA51 VJO is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is EA51 VJO safe to buy?

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