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HN51 FBL

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,242 mi
Last recorded115,242 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 FBL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 115,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,495 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 106,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bonet secured by safety catch only due to cable failure

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,592 miles

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

front and rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 79,381 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 78,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front discs in poor condition

surface corrosion to both rear discs

Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,154 miles

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

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

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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HN51 FBL is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HN51 FBL, 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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HN51 FBL is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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