2018 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · RV18 CTU
2018 MG ZS (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 112,326 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV18 CTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 112,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV18 CTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mg Zs (RV18 CTU) between March 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”.
RV18 CTU Mileage History
- 26/03/202593,991 mi
- 01/04/202594,548 mi+557 mi
- 02/04/202594,585 mi+37 mi
- 30/03/2026112,324 mi+17,739 mi
- 31/03/2026112,326 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 18,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Modern Petrol)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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