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NIL 8969

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,863 mi
Last recorded96,863 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 8969
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 94,305 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,841 miles

nearside rear brake noisey advise attention

Fail 22 Sep 2012 87,600 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,791 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 80,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 70,063 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 55,451 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,451 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 46,086 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 37,119 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates starting to come away from backing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,119 miles

front and rear number plates starting to come away from backing

Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,313 miles

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

front no. plate has dirt inside

rear no. plate has dirt inside

Pass 13 Sep 2005 23,010 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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NIL 8969 is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NIL 8969, 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 NIL 8969 registered?

NIL 8969 is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is NIL 8969 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 8969 shows 15 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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