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SM51 JNJ

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 JNJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 85,863 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 85,846 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 85,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,509 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 82,494 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 82,475 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2012 81,454 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 81,380 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,135 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,135 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 65,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 55,791 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,876 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,835 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 39,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 JNJ is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JNJ, 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 JNJ registered?

SM51 JNJ is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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