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LG51 LVB

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,752 mi
Last recorded120,752 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 LVB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 120,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 120,752 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 110,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 96,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 96,183 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2010 88,336 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 88,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 77,482 miles

rear discs rusting

Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,088 miles

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

damage to n/s and o/s body work

engine oil leaks

front and rear suspension components corroded

front discs heavly worn needs attention asap

front pads very close to legal limit needs attention asap

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover splt no movement found at time of test

rear shock absorber top mount rubbers in poor condition may need attention soon

stone chips in windsacreen

Fail 18 Apr 2008 75,085 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

damage to n/s and o/s body work

engine oil leaks

front and rear suspension components corroded

front discs heavly worn needs attention asap

front pads very close to legal limit needs attention asap

o/s/f headlight aim on lower limit

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover splt no movement found at time of test

rear shock absorber top mount rubbers in poor condition may need attention soon

stone chips in windsacreen

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,652 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 65,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,017 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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LG51 LVB is a 2001 MG Zt in Red 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 LG51 LVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 LVB registered?

LG51 LVB is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is LG51 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 LVB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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