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989 TPH

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,797 mi
Last recorded56,797 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration989 TPH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,797 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 53,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 50,317 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 50,300 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 43,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 40,330 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 40,330 miles

Emissions not tested due to holed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,147 miles

stonechip/crack on screen in zone A

Fail 13 Aug 2018 32,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

stonechip/crack on screen in zone A

Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,281 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,976 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,662 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 22,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,043 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,952 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 17,812 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 17,812 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,719 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 9,991 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 9,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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989 TPH is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 989 TPH, 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 989 TPH registered?

989 TPH is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is 989 TPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 989 TPH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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