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RV51 VST

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,089 mi
Last recorded85,089 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 VST
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 85,089 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,142 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 81,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,133 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp beam patterns poor

n/s rear handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,345 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres damaged on outer wall

Pass 13 Oct 2013 72,618 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,490 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,970 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 66,812 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,995 miles

n/s handbrake efficiency borderline

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,108 miles

see checklist 109368

Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,654 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 51,521 miles

c/l 495450

Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,779 miles

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

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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RV51 VST is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV51 VST, 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

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What year was RV51 VST registered?

RV51 VST is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RV51 VST safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 VST shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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