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SL51 YRN

2001 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

102,692 mi
Last recorded102,692 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 MG Zt-t81,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 YRN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 102,692 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 102,691 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal to floor. Brake fluid leak. No brakes. (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 100,541 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2022 100,531 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill/ Jacking Point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure Tank Strap Corroded Through (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Securing Nut Missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prevent Further Corrosion Of Rear Suspension Assemblies

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Prevent Further Corrosion Of Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,829 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 96,793 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed On Front Face And Spring Platform Areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 88,819 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & both rear tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 88,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front & both rear tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 83,498 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 76,606 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 72,509 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 66,483 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 60,315 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,334 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,334 miles

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

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

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

rear brake disks worn and corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,850 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 53,850 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake disks worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 36,535 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,349 miles

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

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

rear disks worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 48,327 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 48,327 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,737 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 43,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,235 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 36,972 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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SL51 YRN is a 2001 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SL51 YRN, 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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SL51 YRN is a 2001 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 October 2001.

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