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RY51 KNC

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,164 mi
Last recorded115,164 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 KNC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 115,164 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 115,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 109,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 109,985 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,240 miles

Handbrake travel long

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

both headlamps - poor pattern

Pass 30 Dec 2013 100,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,048 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

Fail 7 Dec 2012 92,044 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 86,688 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,399 miles

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

o/s & n/s front brake disc rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2010 81,399 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front brake disc rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,867 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,867 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 69,088 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,524 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,044 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 54,044 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 45,762 miles

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

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

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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RY51 KNC is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RY51 KNC, 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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What year was RY51 KNC registered?

RY51 KNC is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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