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BT51 YRC

2001 MG Zs+

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,464 mi
Last recorded73,464 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zs+60,107 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 YRC
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,464 miles

bad oil leak on eng

slight blow on exhaust exhaust has been repaired may soon need replacing

Fail 2 May 2009 73,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 69,099 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 69,039 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2007

advise - both nearside tyres scuffed on sidewalls †advise - nearside front tyre down to approx 2mm

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,863 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 57,852 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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BT51 YRC is a 2001 MG Zs+ in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 60,107 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 Zs+ fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT51 YRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zs+ typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this MG Zs+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT51 YRC registered?

BT51 YRC is a 2001 MG Zs+, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is BT51 YRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT51 YRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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