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N30 JLP

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,909 mi
Last recorded102,909 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 JLP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 102,909 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 92,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 82,833 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 72,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 61,793 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 55,230 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 55,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,316 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,775 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 43,773 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,628 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 35,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,918 miles

Air Bag light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,509 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,169 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 20,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,500 miles

off side and near side front tyres just above legal limits

Pass 7 Dec 2007 10,475 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 10,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N30 JLP is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 N30 JLP, 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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N30 JLP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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