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PE51 RTU

2001 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,890 mi
Last recorded89,890 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 RTU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 89,890 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 89,887 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,631 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 66,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 48,411 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 48,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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PE51 RTU is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PE51 RTU, 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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What year was PE51 RTU registered?

PE51 RTU is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 December 2001.

Is PE51 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 RTU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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