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MV51 TNZ

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,624 mi
Last recorded44,624 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 TNZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,624 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 44,624 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,879 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 43,878 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion on inside edges of front discs

Fail 28 Jun 2013 43,874 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

deep cut n/s/f tyre to outer side wall

near side front inner discs corroded nearside rear discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 42,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,328 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 39,770 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 37,791 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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MV51 TNZ is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV51 TNZ, 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 MV51 TNZ registered?

MV51 TNZ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is MV51 TNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV51 TNZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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