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RN52 RAB

2007 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,846 mi
Last recorded85,846 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 MG Zt53,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 RAB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 85,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 83,944 miles

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

top strut mounts sticking

Fail 17 Feb 2025 83,924 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

top strut mounts sticking

Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,345 miles

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking requires some adjustment

Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,787 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 78,787 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 75,811 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,232 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 75,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 73,008 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 73,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,493 miles

both front tyres in centre low

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 64,794 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,371 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 53,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,240 miles

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 23 Feb 2011 34,671 miles

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 24 Feb 2010 32,309 miles

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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RN52 RAB is a 2007 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 53,642 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 RN52 RAB, 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 19 years old, this MG Zt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RN52 RAB registered?

RN52 RAB is a 2007 MG Zt, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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