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SG51 JYT

2001 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,971 mi
Last recorded41,971 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 MG ZS69,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 JYT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2008 41,971 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 40,789 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag lamp on

slight corrosion on all suspension

small chips on front screen

Fail 16 Jul 2008 40,789 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag lamp on

slight corrosion on all suspension

small chips on front screen

Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

osf nsf and nsr wheels bind slightly

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,157 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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SG51 JYT is a 2001 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 69,047 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 ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG51 JYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG51 JYT registered?

SG51 JYT is a 2001 MG ZS, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is SG51 JYT safe to buy?

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