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RF51 GZJ

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 GZJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,299 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 88,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 85,414 miles

handbrake performance only just passed

Pass 17 Aug 2008 85,404 miles

Both nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn close to legal limit

Exhaust back box deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jul 2008 85,396 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 77,260 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaut back section outer skin corroded

Front brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 May 2007 77,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded, but not blowing

Front brake pads below half worn, unable to measure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 65,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 65,442 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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RF51 GZJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 RF51 GZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF51 GZJ?

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What year was RF51 GZJ registered?

RF51 GZJ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is RF51 GZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 GZJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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