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RL54 SOA

2005 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,614 mi
Last recorded144,614 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 SOA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 144,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

high-level stop light not working

nearside front wiper blade split at end

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

oil level low

rear brake discs corroded condition

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 22 Jan 2019 144,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18/95Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

high-level stop light not working

nearside front wiper blade split at end

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

oil level low

rear brake discs corroded condition

Pass 29 Jan 2018 134,472 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front indicator repeater lamps faded in colour

both headlight lenses poor condition

both rear brake discs slight corrosion

exhaust corroded condition

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2017 128,133 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 128,132 miles

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2016 122,082 miles

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

engine management light showing

Fail 20 Jan 2016 122,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light showing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,604 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 107,602 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 98,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop lamp inop.

vehicle undertray insecure.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 98,590 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level stop lamp inop.

vehicle undertray insecure.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,552 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,703 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)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,852 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,862 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,701 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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RL54 SOA is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RL54 SOA, 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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RL54 SOA is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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