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G8 MGR

2005 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,090 mi
Last recorded41,090 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 MGR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2026 41,088 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,608 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 39,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 39,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 38,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 38,152 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach cords and ply

Pass 27 Mar 2017 36,058 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,423 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,615 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,249 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 30,246 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,921 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 20,552 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,961 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 14,664 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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G8 MGR is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 MGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G8 MGR registered?

G8 MGR is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is G8 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 MGR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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