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J8 VMG

2003 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,272 mi
Last recorded56,272 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 VMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,272 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,229 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,023 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,960 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2010 55,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,080 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 34,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 14,536 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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J8 VMG is a 2003 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 VMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J8 VMG registered?

J8 VMG is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is J8 VMG safe to buy?

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