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GL51 JTV

2001 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 JTV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 91,177 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,168 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 77,395 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

both rear suspension radius arms bushes perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

unable to inspect outer sils due to covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 77,395 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

both rear suspension radius arms bushes perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank

unable to inspect outer sils due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,880 miles

battery loose

n/s/f tyre depth very close to limit ( inside edge )

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre depth on the limit ( outer edge )

Pass 8 May 2007 61,971 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 553,936 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 55,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2005 32,543 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 32,543 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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GL51 JTV is a 2001 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL51 JTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL51 JTV registered?

GL51 JTV is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is GL51 JTV safe to buy?

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