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GV51 UGY

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UGY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2019 78,478 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,437 miles

both headlights deteriorated slightly affecting beam image

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,496 miles

Handbrake travel very high

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,454 miles

Chips to front screen

Power steering rack damp to (nearside)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 60,454 miles

Chips to front screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering rack damp to (nearside)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,274 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 20 Feb 2013 52,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 52,098 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 42,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,600 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 42,128 miles

n/s front tyre has VERY DEEP cut in outer sidewall about 12mm long with cords just about visible.....recommend new tyre ..

Fail 30 Dec 2005 42,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s front tyre has VERY DEEP cut in outer sidewall about 12mm long with cords just about visible.....recommend new tyre ..

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 UGY is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GV51 UGY, 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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GV51 UGY is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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