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WJ51 XDF

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,670 mi
Last recorded106,670 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 XDF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 106,670 miles

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

raer silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 May 2011 98,958 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 91,146 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear parking brake slightly noisey

slight corrosion rear subframe,rear fuel tank straps & rear anti roll bar.

slight engine oil seepage

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 16 Sep 2010 91,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear parking brake slightly noisey

slight corrosion rear subframe,rear fuel tank straps & rear anti roll bar.

slight engine oil seepage

slight imbalance of front brakes

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,191 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear exhaust box mounting in poor condition

slight play at offside of steering rack

Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear tyres approx 2.0mm on outer edges

Fail 12 Nov 2008 69,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front tyres approx 2.0mm

Pass 10 Nov 2007 63,507 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 55,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 47,968 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 47,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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WJ51 XDF is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WJ51 XDF, 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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WJ51 XDF is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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