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Y819 BOH

2001 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,609 mi
Last recorded83,609 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 BOH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 83,609 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 81,338 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 81,338 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2015 73,457 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 73,447 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 68,581 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake has a long travel

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear abs sensor wire rubbing shock

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres cracking offside getting low

some rubber suspension bushes perrished tom rear suspension

steering rack covered in oil to the offside possible seal failure advise cleaning and checking seals

Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

handbrake has a long travel

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

offside front tyre getting low

offside rear abs sensor wire rubbing shock

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres cracking offside getting low

some rubber suspension bushes perrished tom rear suspension

steering rack covered in oil to the offside possible seal failure advise cleaning and checking seals

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,146 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 61,135 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,131 miles

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

exhaust system corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above heat shield and fuel tank

Fail 29 Jul 2010 57,121 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

exhaust system corroded

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above heat shield and fuel tank

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti-roll bars drop links lower joints rubber split

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Fail 20 Jul 2009 51,423 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front anti-roll bars drop links lower joints rubber split

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 21 Jul 2008 44,781 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 44,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,660 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 30,048 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 30,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 23,891 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 23,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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Y819 BOH is a 2001 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y819 BOH, 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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Y819 BOH is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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