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RO51 WZY

2001 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,907 mi
Last recorded118,907 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 WZY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 118,907 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 118,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 116,864 miles

air bag lamp is on

brake pad warning lamp is on

engine mgt light is on

offside front tyre inner edge showing wear

Fail 28 Nov 2011 116,821 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag lamp is on

brake pad warning lamp is on

engine mgt light is on

offside front tyre inner edge showing wear

Pass 2 Jun 2010 107,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 107,855 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and lipped

nearside front seat belt webbing damaged

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Fail 29 Sep 2008 95,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 95,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,588 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 48,902 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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RO51 WZY is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RO51 WZY, 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 RO51 WZY registered?

RO51 WZY is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is RO51 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 WZY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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