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VN51 XRP

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,849 mi
Last recorded63,849 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 XRP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 63,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside steering slight play in inner joint

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,885 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 49,931 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,558 miles

front number plate starting to distort around lettering

n/s/r tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,632 miles

front number plate starting to distort

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre slight wear to outer side wall

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2011 42,632 miles

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

front number plate starting to distort

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre slight wear to outer side wall

rear exhaust section outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,130 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 38,068 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges - tracking needed

exhaust rear section corroded but not yet blowing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear handbrake shoes need adjusting due to handbrake travel and slight binding

Pass 8 Jan 2009 38,068 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges - tracking needed

exhaust rear section corroded but not yet blowing

nearside rear brake binding slightly

rear handbrake shoes need adjusting due to handbrake travel and slight binding

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,582 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 31,810 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 31,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,885 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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VN51 XRP 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 75%.

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 VN51 XRP, 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 VN51 XRP registered?

VN51 XRP is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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