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Y851 BOH

2001 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,842 mi
Last recorded110,842 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 MG Zt72,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 BOH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 110,842 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 110,782 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 110,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear headlight load sensor insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2010 99,980 miles

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

fuel tank straps shows signs of corroding

offside front tyre worn on edges and nearing legal limit

rear disc slightly worn and corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

unable to check rear belts due to baby seats fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2010 99,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

fuel tank straps shows signs of corroding

offside front tyre worn on edges and nearing legal limit

rear disc slightly worn and corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded

rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

unable to check rear belts due to baby seats fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 97,902 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 81,488 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 81,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 59,987 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 39,631 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 39,631 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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Y851 BOH is a 2001 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y851 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y851 BOH registered?

Y851 BOH is a 2001 MG Zt, first registered on 17 August 2001.

Is Y851 BOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y851 BOH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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