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M6 LHH

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,926 mi
Last recorded122,926 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 LHH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,926 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 122,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch stiff

general corrosion rear inner arches

nearside hand brake effort 1/2 of offside

Fail 14 Nov 2023 122,911 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 121,909 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,155 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise fuel tank strap corroded and weak

advise park brake adjustment

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 28 Aug 2019 115,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

advise fuel tank strap corroded and weak

advise park brake adjustment

nearside front tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 101,581 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 96,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 91,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

adv engine cover fitted

adv under tray fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

adv engine cover fitted

adv under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 83,685 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 83,685 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2013 78,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower 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 Front Upper 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,036 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Fail 17 Jul 2012 74,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,856 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Fail 1 Aug 2011 66,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,040 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,196 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 42,942 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 36,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oily around power steering reservoir

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,088 miles

Oily around power steering reservoir

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,368 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 29,360 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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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M6 LHH is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 M6 LHH, 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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M6 LHH is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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