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ET51 BYB

2002 MG Zt+

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,401 mi
Last recorded79,401 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 MG Zt+58,713 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BYB
MakeMG
ModelZt+
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 79,401 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 79,401 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,908 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,306 miles

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 rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,420 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2006 52,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt+?

Based on 1,010 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
8,174
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
Registration plate lamp not working 55
brake disc excessively pitted 38
Brake pipe excessively corroded 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
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ET51 BYB is a 2002 MG Zt+ in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 MG Zt+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 58,713 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 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET51 BYB, 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 24 years old, this MG Zt+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET51 BYB?

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What year was ET51 BYB registered?

ET51 BYB is a 2002 MG Zt+, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is ET51 BYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 BYB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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