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Y694 CBD

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

122,301 mi
Last recorded122,301 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY694 CBD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 122,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 122,213 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (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)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lateral arm holed by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front play in rack end

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,867 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust hangers detriorated

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 28 Aug 2015 119,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust hangers detriorated

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 30 Aug 2014 118,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 118,457 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 115,868 miles

Centre exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 5 Sep 2013 115,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 10 Sep 2012 113,172 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 113,130 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 110,150 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 110,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield insercure

lower radiator hose leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2010 106,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,265 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 97,034 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 89,433 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 89,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 84,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 74,880 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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Y694 CBD is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y694 CBD, 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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Y694 CBD is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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