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MG51 PAP

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,289 mi
Last recorded85,289 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 PAP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 85,289 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 76,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 73,840 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,613 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 64,515 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 64,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,666 miles

Both nearside tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Back Box In Poor Condition

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Back Box In Poor Condition

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Back Box In Poor Condition

Pass 5 Mar 2011 55,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp ajusters worn

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,741 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 51,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has been run flat.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,242 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 49,207 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,385 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,214 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,669 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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MG51 PAP is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MG51 PAP, 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 MG51 PAP registered?

MG51 PAP is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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