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GV51 UHT

2001 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,740 mi
Last recorded113,740 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 UHT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 113,740 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 112,978 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 112,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 112,438 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 112,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 110,947 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 110,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 108,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,597 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 104,150 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,027 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,526 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,282 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 91,671 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs lipped

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded within clips

slightly uneven wear pattern to rear tyre treads

Fail 21 Jan 2012 82,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 82,960 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 78,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,834 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 75,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,429 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 72,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,828 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,642 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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GV51 UHT is a 2001 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

GV51 UHT is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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