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S800 MGB

2006 MG Zt-t

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests43 (32 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

237,511 mi
Last recorded237,511 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zt-t72,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 MGB
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

32 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 237,511 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 237,494 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 236,347 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

under side has various areas of light corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2024 236,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated u/j (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 115,538 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (Light Surface) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 235,680 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking lever slightly high on travel

Pass 21 Jul 2022 113,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 234,380 miles

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

Lower under body heavily sealed

Pass 29 Jul 2021 109,428 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 109,428 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 234,222 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 234,214 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 231,842 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 102,666 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 102,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 226,834 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 97,181 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 223,228 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 93,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 91,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear outer tread. 2.00 mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 91,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear outer tread. 2.00 mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 220,856 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 88,066 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 215,941 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 84,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 84,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 193,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

front number plate showing signs of wear

n/s and o/s rear side markers insecure and inop

Fail 13 Dec 2012 193,540 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear

front number plate showing signs of wear

n/s and o/s rear side markers insecure and inop

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,695 miles

exhaust rubber mount broken on centre section of the exhaust pipe

Pass 29 Feb 2012 148,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear side marker loose

rear compulsary airbags split

Fail 29 Feb 2012 148,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear side marker loose

rear compulsary airbags split

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,159 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 75,159 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust clamp is not fully tightened

Pass 4 Mar 2011 134,933 miles

nearside front tyre slightly out ofshape

offside rear additional suspension air bag deflated

wiper blade needs attention

Fail 3 Mar 2011 134,931 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

wiper blade needs attention

nearside front tyre slightly out ofshape

offside rear additional suspension air bag deflated

Pass 7 Oct 2010 66,062 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,065 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,105 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 46,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,093 miles

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

o/s rear brake disc corroded and scored (advise) †handbrake requires adjusting (advise)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,041 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 27,041 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S800 MGB is a 2006 MG Zt-t in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 S800 MGB, 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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S800 MGB is a 2006 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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