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R12 JDR

2005 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,035 mi
Last recorded123,035 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 JDR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 123,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 120,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 114,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 105,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 100,631 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 94,770 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 94,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 94,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2018 92,155 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 92,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,195 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,320 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,524 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 77,523 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,657 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,539 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 64,359 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 56,266 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 56,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 49,792 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,460 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,505 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,187 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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R12 JDR is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R12 JDR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R12 JDR registered?

R12 JDR is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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