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RJ51 SZT

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,713 mi
Last recorded69,713 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 SZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,713 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 69,675 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 4 Dec 2015 69,516 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,234 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,163 miles

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

rear ex corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2013 69,161 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear ex corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,900 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2012 68,900 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,930 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,901 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

nearside and offside rear discs slighty pitted.

Pass 2 Dec 2009 60,133 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 60,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 59,112 miles

Cut across o/s/f tyre tread.

Long park brake lever travel.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,112 miles

Cut across o/s/f tyre tread.

Long park brake lever travel.

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 57,513 miles

rear brake discs corroded.rear tyres tread low.parking brake travel.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,420 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 35,024 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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RJ51 SZT is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ51 SZT, 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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RJ51 SZT is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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