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GL51 JTO

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,731 mi
Last recorded105,731 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 JTO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 105,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 14 Nov 2019 105,729 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pipes are corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 104,829 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 103,911 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,350 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,350 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 100,099 miles

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

centre exhaust outer cover rusting

rear exhaust back box rubbers deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 98,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,551 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 97,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 96,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 96,196 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,417 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 94,729 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 89,463 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 89,451 miles

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

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

advise osr tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,895 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 68,635 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 68,635 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise undertray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,949 miles

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

advise plastic engine under tray fitted

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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GL51 JTO is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL51 JTO, 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 GL51 JTO registered?

GL51 JTO is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is GL51 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 JTO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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