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M28 GCC

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,725 mi
Last recorded98,725 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 GCC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,725 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 97,485 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 97,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 95,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly out of shape on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly out of shape on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake system has little reserve travel.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 92,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And also slightly out of shape on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And also slightly out of shape on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 90,577 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack on nearside. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall has minor splits. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced effort. Output = 102kgs. N/S/R output = 180kgs.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes on vehicle have very slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Part of steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake close to having no reserve travel.

Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along floor on offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 87,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern emitted. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern emitted. (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along floor on offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,714 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded running front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,315 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)

cut in osf tyre tread

nsf tyre perishing

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight weap from ns steering rack boot

Pass 2 May 2012 67,776 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front steering rack slight leak

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 1 Apr 2011 62,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 53,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

airbag light on

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,098 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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M28 GCC is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 M28 GCC, 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 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M28 GCC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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