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MB54 MRB

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,070 mi
Last recorded143,070 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB54 MRB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 143,070 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on the edges

Fail 10 Feb 2017 142,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres heavily worn on the edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 133,124 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 133,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,550 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 119,300 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,297 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low 2.5-3mm

nearside front brake hose mounting bracket bent

Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,297 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both front tyres getting low 2.5-3mm

nearside front brake hose mounting bracket bent

Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,560 miles

airbag lamp illuminated on dash board

Pass 9 Feb 2012 89,642 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 86,234 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2010 79,540 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 79,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 77,085 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres different size from front ones rea 225/40/18 front 195/65/15

Pass 17 Sep 2008 65,986 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,282 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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MB54 MRB is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MB54 MRB, 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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MB54 MRB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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