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RL54 MOA

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

208,505 mi
Last recorded208,505 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 MOA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 208,505 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle and component corroded.

Rear Rear seat belts can not be check.

undersides corrosion.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 208,500 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear axle and component corroded.

Rear Rear seat belts can not be check.

undersides corrosion.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 208,490 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure Brake caliper clip missing. (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear axle and component corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 196,333 miles

Nearside Front wing indicator slightly loose.oil leak.

reversing light not working

Fail 21 Jun 2018 196,313 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wing indicator slightly loose.oil leak.

reversing light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2017 189,080 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2016 174,131 miles

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

oil leaks

slight play inner steering rack joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 174,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leaks

slight play inner steering rack joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 159,639 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 159,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 146,040 miles

slight blow at center exhaust joint

Fail 23 Apr 2014 146,040 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

slight blow at center exhaust joint

Pass 25 Apr 2013 131,796 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 131,796 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2012 118,518 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 105,223 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,306 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 94,306 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 85,560 miles

surface rust on both rear brake dics

Fail 27 Apr 2009 85,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

surface rust on both rear brake dics

Pass 8 Feb 2008 73,268 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 72,601 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MOA is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 RL54 MOA, 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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RL54 MOA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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