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RL54 GVJ

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 GVJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,150 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 86,835 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,053 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 85,836 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 82,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 76,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 70,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 65,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 58,966 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 50,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,231 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 50,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 41,159 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2009 41,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,848 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

small cuts in side walls of n/f and n/r tyres just OK for test

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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RL54 GVJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RL54 GVJ, 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 RL54 GVJ registered?

RL54 GVJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is RL54 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 GVJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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