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SD51 ZTL

2001 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,069 mi
Last recorded137,069 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 ZTL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 137,069 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 137,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,875 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 120,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak between engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 114,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 114,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached PINCH BOLT LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2014 104,342 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge 225/45w18

Pass 31 Jan 2013 94,976 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,973 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,474 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,646 miles

both front brake discs rusting

Fail 8 Feb 2011 82,646 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs rusting

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,330 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2010 75,327 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2009 64,784 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 64,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 59,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 39,953 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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SD51 ZTL is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 SD51 ZTL, 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 SD51 ZTL registered?

SD51 ZTL is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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