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RX55 VNM

2006 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,018 mi
Last recorded81,018 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zt-t72,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VNM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,018 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,775 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 74,924 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 74,923 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,976 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 68,002 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame and components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 66,747 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear springs corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 66,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear springs corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,059 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 66,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 65,394 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,473 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,353 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 47,921 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 43,789 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 43,788 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,787 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,391 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear washer inop

Fail 22 Dec 2008 28,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear washer inop

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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RX55 VNM is a 2006 MG Zt-t in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 72,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX55 VNM, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX55 VNM registered?

RX55 VNM is a 2006 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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