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MG ZS

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,994 cc

T28 RCRMOT history

T28 RCR is a blue diesel MG ZS first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2022
Mileage
176,701 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZS
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T28 RCR was last recorded at 176,701 miles on 11 Apr 2022, 18,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,536 miles · 12 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
18,165 miles
Average per year
8,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,701 miles
  • 2021 – 158,536 miles
  • 2019 – 146,075 miles
  • 2018 – 141,563 miles
  • 2017 – 139,027 miles
  • 2016 – 134,235 miles
  • 2015 – 128,028 miles
  • 2014 – 120,005 miles
  • 2013 – 109,140 miles
  • 2012 – 90,126 miles
  • 2010 – 88,486 miles
  • 2009 – 82,984 miles
  • 2008 – 70,112 miles
  • 2007 – 47,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,701 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear flexi brake hose insecure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four edges worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both n/s doors badly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,701 miles (+18,165)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,701 miles
    Test number
    488602350033
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear flexi brake hose insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass158,536 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    158,536 miles
    Test number
    304143649622
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s doors badly damaged

  3. Fail158,512 miles (+12,437)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,512 miles
    Test number
    165887599442
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth n/s doors badly damaged

  4. Pass146,075 miles (+4,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,075 miles
    Test number
    498742292100
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass141,563 miles (+2,536)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,563 miles
    Test number
    813348725227
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight bind

  6. Pass139,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,027 miles
    Test number
    307439608367
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  7. Fail139,027 miles (+4,792)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,027 miles
    Test number
    740740994123
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Pass134,235 miles (+6,207)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,235 miles
    Test number
    696053907858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass128,028 miles (+8,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    128,028 miles
    Test number
    602890479067
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHas little resurve travel

  10. Pass120,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    120,005 miles
    Test number
    175518984220
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail120,005 miles (+10,865)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,005 miles
    Test number
    747337684225
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass109,140 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,140 miles
    Test number
    445035303391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,045 miles (+18,919)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,045 miles
    Test number
    288594803373
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass90,126 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,126 miles
    Test number
    448255982140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,486 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,486 miles
    Test number
    122181110201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,984 miles (+12,872)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,984 miles
    Test number
    613090789191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass70,112 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,112 miles
    Test number
    240506488188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail70,100 miles (+22,159)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,100 miles
    Test number
    844184288197
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,941 miles
    Test number
    942396777192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T28 RCR

Does T28 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T28 RCR expired on 11 Apr 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T28 RCR?
The MOT on T28 RCR expired on 11 Apr 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T28 RCR done?
T28 RCR was recorded at 176,701 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2022, an average of 8,703 miles a year.
Has T28 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 RCR has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T28 RCR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T28 RCR find?
T28 RCR failed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear inner brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; exhaust fumes entering cabin; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases, and 9 more.

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