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EJ51 OBC

2001 MG Zt+

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zt+61,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 OBC
MakeMG
ModelZt+
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

both rear tyres have nails in them

long hand brake travel

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

small cuts in nearside front tyre inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

steering wheel locking device slightly loose

under body trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2009 73,587 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

both rear tyres have nails in them

long hand brake travel

slight exhaust leak from rear joint

small cuts in nearside front tyre inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

steering wheel locking device slightly loose

under body trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,395 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 64,395 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 43,211 miles

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)

front brake pad check 3000 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+?

Based on 1,010 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
8,174
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
Registration plate lamp not working 55
brake disc excessively pitted 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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EJ51 OBC is a 2001 MG Zt+ in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 61,176 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 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ51 OBC, 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

How do I check the history of EJ51 OBC?

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What year was EJ51 OBC registered?

EJ51 OBC is a 2001 MG Zt+, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is EJ51 OBC safe to buy?

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