2018 MG ZS 1.5L Petrol · SG68 ABF
2018 MG ZS (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 58,693 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,693 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SG68 ABF Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 58,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SG68 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mg Zs (SG68 ABF) between October 2021 and October 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SG68 ABF Mileage History
- 04/10/202125,201 mi
- 03/10/202233,496 mi+8,295 mi
- 25/09/202340,743 mi+7,247 mi
- 01/10/202447,441 mi+6,698 mi
- 01/10/202552,679 mi+5,238 mi
- 19/10/202658,684 mi+6,005 mi
- 23/10/202658,693 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,630 miles per year across 7 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: Good
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- Stalling When Cold (Petrol)Moderate
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