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GV51 KGO

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,027 mi
Last recorded104,027 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 KGO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 104,027 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 104,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 101,421 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 101,412 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,858 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 96,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 93,004 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 92,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,881 miles

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 16 Dec 2016 82,881 miles

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

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,902 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,895 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air con rad deterated/ corroded

jacking points missing on n/s/f , n/s/r and o/s/f

recommend rear brake discs at next pad change

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,388 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f ,n/s/r and o/s/f plastic jacking points missing

rear exhaust box deterated but not leak gases

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r and o/s/f plastic jacking points missing

rear exhaust box and mount corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,759 miles

Wipers smear slightly

exhaust system aged

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,844 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

STRONG ADVISE both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn near legal limit

STRONG ADVISE rear inner brake pads worn near minimum thickness

clutch slipping badly advise ASAP

front brake pads worn very low

froont brake discs inner faces heavily corroded and in poor condition

rear brake discs heavily ridged and worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,409 miles

STRONG ADVISE front brake pads worn near or at limit [ cannot see pads clearly to ascertain wear ] discs ridged and worn recommend soon

clutch heavy in operation and release bearing noise monitor

rear brake pads wearing low advise soon

Pass 2 Dec 2008 42,526 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS AGED

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX HAS A BLOW AT THE JOINT

N/S/R LIGHT UNIT IS DAMP

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING DOWN

Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,171 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,355 miles

front number plate deteriorated advise replacing

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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GV51 KGO is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV51 KGO, 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 GV51 KGO registered?

GV51 KGO is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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