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MT51 XKL

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,803 mi
Last recorded58,803 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT51 XKL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 58,803 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit shallow cut,

Pass 11 Mar 2010 53,074 miles

water leak,

Fail 5 Mar 2010 53,074 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre light cracks,front and rear pads low, exhaust flaking and rusted and slight blow, front discs pitted,

water leak,

Pass 13 Mar 2009 47,156 miles

hand brake high, exhaust back box flaking and rusted slight blow,

Fail 13 Mar 2009 47,156 miles

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

hand brake high, exhaust back box flaking and rusted slight blow,

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,897 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 41,897 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,045 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 36,045 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 34,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,273 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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MT51 XKL is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MT51 XKL, 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 MT51 XKL registered?

MT51 XKL is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is MT51 XKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT51 XKL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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