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VO51 OLT

2001 MG Z

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,911 mi
Last recorded85,911 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Z52,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 OLT
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 85,911 miles

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

dents in n/s door and rear pannel

front plate is cracked

n/s front indicator is taped but still shows orange light

Pass 29 Jan 2008 51,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to all panels

advise front near side indicator lens broken

Fail 24 Jan 2008 51,875 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

accident damage to all panels

advise engine warning lamp on

advise front near side indicator lens broken

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Sep 2006 34,299 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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VO51 OLT is a 2001 MG Z in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 52,125 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO51 OLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VO51 OLT registered?

VO51 OLT is a 2001 MG Z, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is VO51 OLT safe to buy?

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