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NV51 BXJ

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,568 mi
Last recorded116,568 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 BXJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 116,568 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front lower ball joint rubbers perished/splitting

chassis/ suspension components corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel becoming high

o/s wiper smearing slightly

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2018 116,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front lower ball joint rubbers perished/splitting

chassis/ suspension components corroded

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel becoming high

o/s wiper smearing slightly

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 115,490 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

oil residue on the engine

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,567 miles

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)

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

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

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

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is out of shape

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2016 114,567 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

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

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

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

both front wipers are smearing

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre is out of shape

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 113,299 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing on the inner edges

corrosion to chassis

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 113,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres wearing on the inner edges

corrosion to chassis

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 112,459 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 1 Aug 2014 112,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre appear out of shape

slight play in n/s/f steering system

Fail 13 Aug 2013 103,983 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

both rear tyre appear out of shape

slight play in n/s/f steering system

Pass 10 Aug 2012 94,206 miles

advise condition of both rear exhaust rubber mounts

advise corrosion to rear exhaust section

advise cut to offside rear tyre tread

advise nearside front tyre on 2mm adnd worn to inner edge

advise nearside rear tyre on legal limit

advise offside front tyre on 3mm and starting to wear on inner edge

strong advise to hand brake travel

Fail 10 Aug 2012 94,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise condition of both rear exhaust rubber mounts

advise corrosion to rear exhaust section

advise cut to offside rear tyre tread

advise nearside front tyre on 2mm adnd worn to inner edge

advise nearside rear tyre on legal limit

advise offside front tyre on 3mm and starting to wear on inner edge

strong advise to hand brake travel

Pass 16 Aug 2011 86,897 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

engine cover fitted

small damage to n/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2011 86,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to metal brake pipes

engine cover fitted

small damage to n/s/f tyre

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2010 77,046 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 77,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Aug 2009 70,609 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN / SLIGHTLY LIPPED / CORRODED ON EDGES / CORROSION STARTING TO ENCROACH ONTO INNER BRAKING SURFACE / ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.........

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS POSS ABOUT 65% WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,702 miles

FRONT / REAR NO PLATES CABLE TIED ON

Fail 31 Aug 2007 57,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 57,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,210 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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NV51 BXJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NV51 BXJ, 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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NV51 BXJ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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