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RX56 HBU

2006 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,618 mi
Last recorded79,618 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zt-t72,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HBU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,618 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 78,103 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside heavily waxoiled

Fail 18 Nov 2024 78,103 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside heavily waxoiled

Pass 21 Nov 2023 77,237 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 76,029 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 74,534 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 70,949 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 67,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 63,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad securing pin circlip missing (non testable item)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 63,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pad securing pin circlip missing (non testable item)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 60,047 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear tyres wearing thin on inside

Pass 16 Nov 2016 55,350 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,024 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight impact damage to outer sidewall

Fail 12 Nov 2015 53,004 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre has slight impact damage to outer sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2014 49,242 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,242 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 43,975 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,359 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,243 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,994 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 24,520 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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RX56 HBU is a 2006 MG Zt-t in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RX56 HBU, 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.

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What year was RX56 HBU registered?

RX56 HBU is a 2006 MG Zt-t, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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