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Y116 LAF

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,712 mi
Last recorded104,712 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 LAF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,712 miles

Brakes ; front discs corroded on inner areas , may be weakened

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes

Brakes ; n/s/f brake slightly restricted rotation , recommend attention

Brakes ; parking brake has little reserve travel

Brakes ; rear discs corroding

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Fuel tank support straps corroded , may be weak

Tyres ; both front tread low ,close to limit

Tyres ; o/s/f valve stem perished

Pass 16 Aug 2012 102,587 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 102,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,264 miles

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

front brake discs are quite pitted on the inner face

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of the outter side wall but not deep enought to reach cords

rear discs are quite pitted on the inner and outter face

Pass 10 Aug 2010 91,428 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 91,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,038 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

deterioration on both number plates

deterioration on o/s and n/s front brake disc inner faces

deterioration on rear silencer

slight exhaust leak on rear end of silencer behind cat

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,038 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)

deterioration on both number plates

deterioration on o/s and n/s front brake disc inner faces

deterioration on rear silencer

slight exhaust leak on rear end of silencer behind cat

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 64,899 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 64,899 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,541 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 54,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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Y116 LAF is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y116 LAF, 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 Y116 LAF registered?

Y116 LAF is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y116 LAF safe to buy?

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