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Y511 VSD

2001 MG Zt+

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,617 mi
Last recorded62,617 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2009
Typical for 2001 MG Zt+61,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY511 VSD
MakeMG
ModelZt+
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2009 62,617 miles

both rear tyre's starting to wear on outside edge

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

rattling coming from engine

rear no plate slightly water damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2009 62,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre's starting to wear on outside edge

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

rattling coming from engine

rear no plate slightly water damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 47,666 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 47,666 miles

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

Both rear indicators showing white light.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Slight play in steering rack on both sides.

Fail 3 Mar 2007 47,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 39,994 miles

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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Y511 VSD is a 2001 MG Zt+ in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 MG Zt+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 61,176 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 Y511 VSD, 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 Y511 VSD registered?

Y511 VSD is a 2001 MG Zt+, first registered on 19 July 2001.

Is Y511 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y511 VSD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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