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SP51 VGG

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,092 mi
Last recorded120,092 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 VGG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2011 120,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside and offside front dprop links lower ball joint dust covers both leaking fluid

offside front load leveling moniter clip not fitted to wishbone

Pass 26 Nov 2011 120,092 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front dprop links lower ball joint dust covers both leaking fluid

offside front load leveling moniter clip not fitted to wishbone

Pass 13 Oct 2010 111,135 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 102,268 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 102,247 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 92,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 84,850 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 84,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,779 miles

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

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

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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SP51 VGG is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP51 VGG, 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.

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What year was SP51 VGG registered?

SP51 VGG is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 VGG safe to buy?

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