2018 MG ZS 1.0L Petrol · GV18 JVM

This vehicle has a low annual mileage of roughly 4,941 miles, which is well below average for its age. While low mileage often suggests lighter use, the most recent MOT evidence suggests the car may have suffered from periods of inactivity. The MOT history was clean from 2022 through 2025, but the most recent test in May 2026 shows a sudden decline in condition. The vehicle passed, but it now carries multiple advisories regarding the brakes and tyres that were not present in previous years. Specifically, both the front and rear brake discs are noted as worn, pitted, or scored. Combined with the report of three tyres showing cracking, perishing, and sidewall damage, this is a classic pattern of a vehicle that has been left standing for extended periods. Tyres perish and brake discs corrode when they are not used regularly to keep the rubber supple and the disc surfaces clean. The condition trend is currently worsening. After several years of no recorded defects, the car is now showing signs of age-related degradation that are more consistent with lack of use than with mechanical wear from driving. When inspecting this car, you should first check the condition of all four tyres for cracks or bulges in the sidewalls.