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RX56 HDL

2006 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,041 mi
Last recorded141,041 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 MG Zt64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HDL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 141,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog not working

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 127,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 118,089 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 115,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,596 miles

both headlamps foggy

corrosion to o/s outer sill

minor exhaust blow

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play o/s/f ball joint

Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,525 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 102,120 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f n/s/f & n/s/r road wheels inner rims distorted slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2013 94,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF door strap slightly loose

Under tray slightly insucure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 87,644 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 87,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,301 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 4 Dec 2010 72,760 miles

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 29 Nov 2010 72,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,541 miles

air bag light on

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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RX56 HDL is a 2006 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 RX56 HDL, 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 20 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX56 HDL is a 2006 MG Zt, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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