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Y678 MOD

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,978 mi
Last recorded66,978 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 MOD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 66,978 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn on inner face

Pass 2 Mar 2012 61,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,826 miles

rubbing noise on n/s/r brakes

rusty rear subframe suspension arms and tank straps

slght corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2011 59,826 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rubbing noise on n/s/r brakes

rusty rear subframe suspension arms and tank straps

slght corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,463 miles

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

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

rear suspension arms and components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,463 miles

rear suspension arms and components corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 51,515 miles

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

rear underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2009 51,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,772 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 1 Jul 2008 49,772 miles

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

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Jul 2007 46,296 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 46,296 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 40,803 miles

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

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

Offside front and rear tyres on 2.5mm. Both n/s tyres slightly bulged side walls.

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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Y678 MOD 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 Y678 MOD, 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 Y678 MOD registered?

Y678 MOD is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 31 July 2001.

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