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OV51 SWX

2001 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,789 mi
Last recorded127,789 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 SWX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 127,789 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pad warning light on

N/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 127,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pad warning light on

N/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 122,715 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 122,699 miles

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 115,027 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 115,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 108,495 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,816 miles

Wear on the inner tread of the n/side front tyre.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,393 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,426 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,321 miles

back box corroded

front discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2006 73,968 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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OV51 SWX is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 81,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV51 SWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV51 SWX is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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