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Y496 DWP

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,754 mi
Last recorded75,754 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 DWP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,454 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 70,454 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 68,607 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 68,607 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 62,517 miles

slight play in N/S/F steering arm

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,592 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

headlight self leveling sensor linkage broken

Fail 21 Jun 2011 58,399 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

headlight self leveling sensor linkage broken

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,962 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,523 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,109 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,192 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,085 miles

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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Y496 DWP is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y496 DWP, 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 Y496 DWP registered?

Y496 DWP is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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