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Y124 VBL

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,550 mi
Last recorded133,550 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY124 VBL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 133,550 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat missing at time of test

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

air bag light not lighting up

Fail 30 Oct 2017 133,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure hub pinch bolt sheared off (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe by fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested brake pipe seriously leaking fluid and pedal sinks to floor (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre deflated

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 131,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn & on tread wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 125,432 miles

aftermakert exhuast fitted

nearsdie front trye craked and pershied on inner edges

offsdie front play in wheel

Pass 5 Mar 2013 120,062 miles

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

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

air bag warning light on

excessive movement in lower engine mounting

offside front headlamp self leveling switch , linkage bent

scratches on offside of windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2013 120,058 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

air bag warning light on

excessive movement in lower engine mounting

offside front headlamp self leveling switch , linkage bent

scratches on offside of windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 112,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 112,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 103,259 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 103,259 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 90,627 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 80,150 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 71,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 71,922 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,113 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)

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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Y124 VBL is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y124 VBL, 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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Y124 VBL is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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