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SM51 HWK

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,380 mi
Last recorded87,380 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 HWK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2010 87,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,307 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 64,129 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 54,722 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 54,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 44,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,913 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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SM51 HWK is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM51 HWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM51 HWK registered?

SM51 HWK is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is SM51 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 HWK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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