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FG54 RVP

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,933 mi
Last recorded67,933 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 RVP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 67,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 67,904 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 67,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,331 miles

slight body damage

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Fail 15 Apr 2016 57,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight body damage

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,426 miles
Pass 5 May 2013 41,904 miles

1.oil leak under vehicle. 2.corrosion under vehicle. 3.corrosion on brake components/pipes/ferrules etc.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2013 41,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 May 2012 34,595 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2012 34,595 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2010 33,171 miles

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

air bag light staying on

brake warning light staying on

Pass 10 Oct 2009 28,045 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 27,869 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,562 miles

air bag light on.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 21,562 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside 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)

air bag light on.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,985 miles

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

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

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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FG54 RVP is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 FG54 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 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FG54 RVP registered?

FG54 RVP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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