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16 NRB

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,602 mi
Last recorded87,602 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 NRB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,602 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 84,126 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight flicker (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack end seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 78,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,715 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

low reserve pull on parking brake lever

parking brake performance just within limits

Pass 17 Mar 2018 65,888 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 62,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 57,491 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,386 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,561 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 43,539 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 3 Mar 2012 37,736 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,117 miles

rear brake discs corroding.....

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,586 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,199 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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16 NRB is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 16 NRB, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 16 NRB registered?

16 NRB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is 16 NRB safe to buy?

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