2021 MG ZS Exclusive VTI-Tech 1.5L Petrol · ND71 EAY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 28 August 2025. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in mechanical standards, evidenced by a failure just three miles prior to the passing result. While the car passed the re-test, the initial failure at 26,432 miles indicates that the rear braking system was in a state of neglect, required immediate attention to meet minimum roadworthiness standards. At 26,435 miles over five years, this MG reflects significantly low annual mileage, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. The gap between the September 2024 test at 18,946 miles and the August 2025 test shows an accumulation of roughly 7,500 miles in eleven months. This low usage frequency often leads to brake corrosion due to lack of thermal cleaning, which aligns with the pitting and scoring issues recorded during the 2025 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking assembly to ensure the issues flagged in August were fully rectified. The tester identified both the nearside and offside rear discs as worn, pitted, or scored, alongside a binding nearside caliper and a fluctuating offside caliper. These symptoms suggest that the brake components have seized or suffered surface corrosion while stationary. You should verify that the discs have been replaced rather than merely cleaned and check that the caliper pistons move freely to prevent a recurrence of the binding condition.