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Y746 DFV

2001 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,977 mi
Last recorded39,977 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 DFV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 39,977 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 39,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,959 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 85,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,593 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 82,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 82,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 78,673 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 78,672 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,964 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,964 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,929 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,864 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 32,969 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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Y746 DFV is a 2001 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y746 DFV, 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 Y746 DFV registered?

Y746 DFV is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 24 July 2001.

Is Y746 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y746 DFV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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