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R444 RDO

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,392 mi
Last recorded51,392 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 RDO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 51,392 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 50,444 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 49,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 49,073 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 48,319 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 48,155 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,530 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 47,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,268 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,999 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,680 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,229 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 38,331 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,605 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,848 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,639 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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R444 RDO is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R444 RDO, 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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What year was R444 RDO registered?

R444 RDO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is R444 RDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 RDO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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