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FL51 XVD

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,842 mi
Last recorded106,842 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 XVD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 106,842 miles

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r shocker as a slight leak

n/s/r tyre just legal

Fail 17 Sep 2012 106,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r shocker as a slight leak

n/s/r tyre just legal

Fail 8 Sep 2011 100,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

n/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,376 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

n/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 92,980 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing uneven and just on limit in places

O/S/F tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 84,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2009 83,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,598 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 67,926 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,106 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 54,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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FL51 XVD is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL51 XVD, 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 FL51 XVD registered?

FL51 XVD is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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