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VA51 BNE

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,257 mi
Last recorded93,257 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 BNE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 93,257 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 93,257 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 87,974 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 82,311 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,505 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 73,271 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,430 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 68,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 68,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 62,311 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake high

Fail 20 Nov 2009 62,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

hand brake high

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,294 miles

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

hand brake travel slightly high

o\s hand brakeperformance slightly down

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,870 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 53,870 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 49,620 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 41,650 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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VA51 BNE is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VA51 BNE, 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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VA51 BNE is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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