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RO04 OBB

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,230 mi
Last recorded66,230 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 OBB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,230 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 65,974 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 65,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 65,316 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 64,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 62,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,427 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 59,048 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 56,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,145 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 50,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,894 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 33,720 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 26,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 23,495 miles

Engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of steering components

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering column adjuster

Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,181 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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RO04 OBB is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RO04 OBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO04 OBB registered?

RO04 OBB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 January 2005.

Is RO04 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO04 OBB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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