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SD51 ZTT

2001 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 83,270 miles

Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 88,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 80,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 79,700 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 79,693 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,347 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,673 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 227,254 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 77,538 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40R18 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 72,930 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 72,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,098 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear (inner) tyre sidewall cracked

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 65,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,635 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 59,250 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

presenter adviced

Pass 13 Aug 2011 57,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 54,252 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,769 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,748 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2007 49,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 48,411 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 48,411 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 ZTT 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD51 ZTT registered?

SD51 ZTT is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is SD51 ZTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD51 ZTT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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