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OV04 TVD

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,761 mi
Last recorded121,761 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 TVD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,761 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 121,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,489 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing o/s/f and n/s/f (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f, o/s/r, n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,276 miles

both front tyres cut off on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2016 115,261 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres cut off on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2015 112,720 miles

n/s/f tyre close on outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2015 12,714 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre close on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 108,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 107,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 94,315 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 94,315 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 90,106 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 90,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 75,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,125 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 44,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 30,746 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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OV04 TVD is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV04 TVD, 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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OV04 TVD is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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