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OV51 TLU

2001 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,273 mi
Last recorded100,273 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 TLU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2012 100,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,273 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 94,366 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,421 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 87,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 73,894 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 TLU is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV51 TLU?

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What year was OV51 TLU registered?

OV51 TLU is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is OV51 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV51 TLU shows 6 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.

Does OV51 TLU have outstanding finance?

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