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LR51 XXJ

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,448 mi
Last recorded114,448 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 XXJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 114,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

headlight lens's are faded and the patterns are vague

underbody is corroded around rear suspension and subframe

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,371 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 109,371 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

pad warning light on

Fail 10 Jun 2014 104,717 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front tyre worn.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,717 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn.

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 87,761 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 87,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 79,493 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 68,931 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 56,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 45,956 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 36,266 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 27,511 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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LR51 XXJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR51 XXJ, 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 LR51 XXJ registered?

LR51 XXJ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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