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HF51 XLJ

2001 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,234 mi
Last recorded162,234 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 XLJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 162,234 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 160,158 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 143,378 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 143,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/r/t uneven wear

Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,017 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 120,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,854 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 96,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all wheels slightly out of shape

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 3 May 2011 92,629 miles

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

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

all under panels in place

brake discs deteriorated

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 May 2010 88,412 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 88,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs rusty on inside

n/s/f wheel slightly out of shape

n/s/r brake pipe to hose surface rust

o/s/f brake pipe to hose sufface rust

rear brake discs rusty

slight exhaust noise from front pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs scruffy

Fail 29 Apr 2009 80,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs scruffy

Pass 2 May 2008 72,270 miles

all under panels in place

all wheels slightly out of shape

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,254 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

all under panels in place

all wheels slightly out of shape

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

lage undertray fitted

Pass 3 May 2006 53,733 miles

front brake pads poss low †all discs deteriorating †front tyres wearing inner edges †large under tray fitted †

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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HF51 XLJ is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 81,701 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 XLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HF51 XLJ registered?

HF51 XLJ is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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