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581 PG

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

53,422 mi
Last recorded53,422 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration581 PG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 53,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 53,420 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

handbrake travel getting long

Pass 7 Mar 2025 50,953 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 47,512 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 44,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 44,257 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip not work (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 41,060 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 38,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 36,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2014 30,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,516 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,627 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,248 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,716 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,533 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,096 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,789 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 12,104 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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581 PG is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 581 PG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 581 PG registered?

581 PG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is 581 PG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 581 PG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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