MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
rear discs corroded
slight play o/s steering arm
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
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
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
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.
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.
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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