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SA51 VAF

2001 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,360 mi
Last recorded123,360 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 VAF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 123,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested due to overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 117,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,111 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,855 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,830 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 93,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 87,045 miles

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

engine oveheating with no signs of cooling fan cutting in.

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted.

offside front steering arm has slight play at rack.

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 87,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine oveheating with no signs of cooling fan cutting in.

nearside rear brake disc corroded and pitted.

offside front brake disc corroded and pitted.

offside front steering arm has slight play at rack.

offside rear brake disc corroded and pitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,397 miles

rear discs corroded

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 21 Sep 2010 83,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

rear discs corroded

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 23 Sep 2009 72,346 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 23 Sep 2009 72,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,749 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 63,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front tyres on legal limit on edges.

Both rear brake discs worn.

Front brake disc corroded.

Inner front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear clip.

O/s/r indicator showing white light.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 56,193 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 46,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 46,474 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Play in n/s/f lower ball joint.

Play in steering rack on o/s/f.

Rear exhaust hangar insecure around rear exhaust box.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 36,619 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 36,612 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both front tyres feathered on inner and outer edges.

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

Play in steering rack on both sides.

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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SA51 VAF is a 2001 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SA51 VAF, 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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SA51 VAF is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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