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Y108 MNE

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

126,151 mi
Last recorded126,151 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY108 MNE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 126,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Possible bulb dim (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Previous repair starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 126,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Possible bulb dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. Previous repair starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 126,151 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper ARM loose[retaining spring missing?] (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area[as marked] (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy baffle noise? (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded[To flexible hose pipe] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded[To flexible hose pipe] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear "jacking point" region/area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 122,799 miles

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2024 118,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle[esp. inner faces of discs] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face & Approx. 2.5mm tyre tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 118,247 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength [near rear "jacking point"] excessively CORRODED & HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle[esp. inner faces of discs] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face & Approx. 2.5mm tyre tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill around rear jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 116,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (outer sill around rear jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 112,612 miles

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jun 2022 112,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from offside area of fuel tank? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached retaining clamp broken & corroded away (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated [corroded & flaking away]

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components & underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2021 110,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight wear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 109,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,583 miles

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

Note;- General corrosion on suspension components on underside of vehicle

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 102,486 miles

Note;- General corrosion on underside of vehicles suspension components.

Fail 25 Jul 2018 102,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Note;- General corrosion on underside of vehicles suspension components.

Pass 21 Jul 2017 99,699 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 99,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,344 miles

All brake discs beginning to rust ( should clean up with usage.)

All tyres beginning to crack up on outer tread.

Both front droplink boots split, but preventing the ingress of dust dirt etc..

Both rear suspension arms beginning to corrode.

Nearside rear brake noisy.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 94,308 miles

nearside rear shocker absorber weak

offside rear shocker absorber weak

Fail 15 Jul 2015 94,308 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear shocker absorber weak

offside rear shocker absorber weak

Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,495 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 85,500 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 85,500 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,595 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,487 miles

front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,283 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 61,421 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 61,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Note;- Engine warning lamp on!

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

note:- slight gratting noise via rear parking brake region.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,535 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

note;- all four alloy wheel rims corroding at various points.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,622 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 44,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

note;- offside front mudflap adrift from fixings.

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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Y108 MNE is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 Y108 MNE, 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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Y108 MNE is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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