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LS51 HBL

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,831 mi
Last recorded94,831 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 HBL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 94,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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)

undertrays fitted.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,807 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides, (1.4.A.2f)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,812 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 83,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,834 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated!!!!

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 82,791 miles

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

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

Airbag warning light illuminated!!!!

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 81,122 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,543 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 79,463 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 70,532 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,472 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,963 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 52,882 miles

Directional tyres fitted to OSF & NSR

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

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

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

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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LS51 HBL is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS51 HBL, 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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LS51 HBL is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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