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KD51 JBV

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,871 mi
Last recorded52,871 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD51 JBV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,871 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 50,974 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 50,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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 16 Apr 2021 48,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 47,787 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 47,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,846 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 44,691 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 42,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,085 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,806 miles

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

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

both front brake disc wear

both rear brake disc corroded

n/s rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,830 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust deteriorated

renew wiper blades

Pass 15 Dec 2011 33,365 miles

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

front brake pads thickness 5mm

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,123 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 31,123 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,103 miles

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

park brake noisy

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,260 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 23,967 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 21,423 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 17,726 miles

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

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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KD51 JBV is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KD51 JBV, 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 KD51 JBV registered?

KD51 JBV is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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