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GF51 SHZ

2001 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,362 mi
Last recorded96,362 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 SHZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 96,362 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 96,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 89,080 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,815 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 75,809 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 72,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,464 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 69,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,378 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 55,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,036 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 45,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,408 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,145 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,822 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 22,116 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 SHZ is a 2001 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SHZ, 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 GF51 SHZ registered?

GF51 SHZ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GF51 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 SHZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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