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MGZ 1867

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

61,404 mi
Last recorded61,404 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGZ 1867
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 61,404 miles

Offside Front top mount slightly rough on rotation

general corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2025 57,919 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear suspension components have general corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 57,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Condensation in both rear light clusters

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear suspension components have general corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 54,069 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 54,069 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 51,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 51,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 50,793 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 50,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 49,566 miles

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

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

Rear Upper part of stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Apr 2019 48,724 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,721 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode in various places (1.1.11 (c))

headlights misted lenses …. beam patterns weak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 48,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode in various places (1.1.11 (c))

headlights misted lenses …. beam patterns weak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,533 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 47,520 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 46,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 41,093 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 41,083 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 32,386 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,386 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 27,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 27,138 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 24,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 19,446 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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MGZ 1867 is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 MGZ 1867, 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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MGZ 1867 is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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