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GF51 HLR

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HLR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 93,708 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

driver seat has ripped

Fail 24 Nov 2014 93,634 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

driver seat has ripped

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,773 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 80,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 73,004 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 644,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,891 miles

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

Nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Offside wiper split slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,877 miles

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

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

Nearside handbrake efficiency slightly low

Offside wiper split slightly

Fail 29 Nov 2008 47,450 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Small split in drivers wiper blade.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 47,450 miles

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

Small split in drivers wiper blade.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 41,033 miles

Noted nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage no cords or bulges at this time

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 41,033 miles

Noted nearside front tyre sidewall slight damage no cords or bulges at this time

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,388 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 27,883 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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GF51 HLR is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GF51 HLR, 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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GF51 HLR is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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