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AV05 RVP

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,804 mi
Last recorded134,804 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 RVP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 134,804 miles

Emissions not tested car brokedown (8.2.1.2 (d))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabilizer (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 123,756 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 123,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 110,848 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 110,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 102,837 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside windscreen wiper ends split

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut(225/40/18

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack end (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting (225/40/18

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust system corroded and leaking gases slightly

Fail 30 Jun 2016 102,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens misted and condensated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack end (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18)(inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced lens misted (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall splitting and outer sidewall cut (225/40/18

Nearside windscreen wiper ends split

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cut(225/40/18

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack end (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting (225/40/18

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear exhaust system corroded and leaking gases slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,643 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls cut (225/40/18)

offside rear disc shield rubbing

rear exhaust system corroded

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2015 92,643 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres outer sidewalls cut (225/40/18)

offside rear disc shield rubbing

rear exhaust system corroded

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,821 miles

Front exhaust pipe fouling on undertray

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front wing liner insecure and fouling on tyre

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

Turbo pipe fouling on radiator

Fail 2 Jun 2014 87,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust pipe fouling on undertray

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front wing liner insecure and fouling on tyre

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

Turbo pipe fouling on radiator

Pass 3 May 2013 66,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 52,866 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,844 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,879 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 43,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,567 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 31,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 27,057 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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AV05 RVP is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 AV05 RVP, 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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AV05 RVP is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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