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RV05 OVB

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,889 mi
Last recorded92,889 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 OVB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,889 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 77,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,716 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 67,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,316 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,712 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 36,964 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 36,948 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 27,682 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)

Unevern wear on n/s/r tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2014 27,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Unevern wear on n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,676 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,307 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,386 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,920 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,068 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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RV05 OVB is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV05 OVB, 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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RV05 OVB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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