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V888 DSR

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,618 mi
Last recorded103,618 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 DSR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 102,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 102,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,587 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 101,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 101,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 101,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 100,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play found at wheel

Pass 4 Aug 2018 100,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 99,442 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 98,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 96,994 miles

brake pipes rusty

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2014 95,556 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,292 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 93,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 91,192 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 87,634 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,475 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 70,295 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2007 52,405 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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V888 DSR is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V888 DSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V888 DSR registered?

V888 DSR is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is V888 DSR safe to buy?

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