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TW51 ROV

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,706 mi
Last recorded120,706 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTW51 ROV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 120,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened the one , the rear spring sits on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded,however tank is secure

Fail 24 Sep 2025 120,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses slight tarnish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened , the one that rear spring locates on (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded,tank is still secure

underside corroding towards rear

Pass 27 Sep 2024 112,813 miles

Central heatshield adrift 1 side,unlikely to fall

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 112,813 miles

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

Central heatshield adrift 1 side,unlikely to fall

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

Front both tyres almost on wear indicators

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened moderate corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both tyres almost on wear indicators

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,446 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,688 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 107,687 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function appears seized,does not move (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,220 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (n/s/r worst) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,009 miles

Offside wiper blade split at end but still clears screen satisfactorily

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 91,009 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven don't increase at same rate (3.7.B.2)

Offside wiper blade split at end but still clears screen satisfactorily

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,307 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 84,307 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

evidence of a power steering fluid on engine undertray but unable to inspect fully with undertray obscuring view

Pass 26 Jul 2014 75,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2013 66,725 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,047 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 61,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,862 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,374 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 50,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,182 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,049 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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TW51 ROV is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TW51 ROV, 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 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TW51 ROV is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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