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Y686 GWP

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,637 mi
Last recorded120,637 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 GWP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 120,637 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)

rear discs scored

Fail 30 Aug 2011 120,637 miles

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

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

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

rear discs scored

Pass 16 Apr 2010 115,877 miles

Coolant leak

underneath scaly

Pass 27 Jun 2008 114,840 miles

o/s/f tyre wall cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 24 Apr 2008 112,765 miles

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

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

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

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

ESP SENSOR OSF BROKEN PLASTIC LEVER

OSF ROAD SPRING SLEEVE DISPLACED

RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF METAL BRAKE PIPES AND REAR AXLE TO PREVENT FURTHER CORROSION

WE HAVE NOT FITTED PAD SENSOR DUE TO OTHER ITEMS BEING NEEDED TO

Pass 28 Feb 2007 101,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 85,974 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 85,974 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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Y686 GWP is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y686 GWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y686 GWP registered?

Y686 GWP is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 25 July 2001.

Is Y686 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y686 GWP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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