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ML51 KFV

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,448 mi
Last recorded137,448 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML51 KFV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 137,448 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake only just meets required efficiency

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arms corroded near side and off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 137,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear suspension arms corroded near side and off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 130,834 miles

Both headlights cloudy

exhaust knocking

Fail 18 Feb 2019 130,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust knocking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 125,460 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 125,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 117,178 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,847 miles

engine has bad oil leak

rear suspension corroded

rear traling arm bushes are perished

Fail 10 Feb 2016 106,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine has bad oil leak

rear suspension corroded

rear traling arm bushes are perished

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,087 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust u clamp loose but exhaust not excessively blowing

fuel tank strap corroded

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,067 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 90,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 74,380 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,871 miles

engine oil leak

front discs scored and coroded

nearside wiperblade torn on end clears screen ok

Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

front discs scored and coroded

nearside wiperblade torn on end clears screen ok

rear discs scored and coroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,643 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,153 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,371 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,126 miles

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

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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ML51 KFV is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML51 KFV, 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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ML51 KFV is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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