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V88 MGT

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,003 mi
Last recorded30,003 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 MGT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 30,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 29,774 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 29,706 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 29,559 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 29,423 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 29,423 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 29,046 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,943 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 28,747 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 28,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,803 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,714 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,625 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 25,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 25,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 25,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front 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 7 Sep 2012 23,914 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 22,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2010 20,462 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITTED

N/S/ EXHAUST HEATSHEILD IS DAMAGED

THE FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

THE REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Fail 6 Jun 2010 20,362 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE LIGHTLY PITTED

N/S/ EXHAUST HEATSHEILD IS DAMAGED

THE FRONT SHOCKABSORBERS ARE CORRODED

THE REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,110 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,701 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 10,593 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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V88 MGT is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 V88 MGT, 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 V88 MGT registered?

V88 MGT is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is V88 MGT safe to buy?

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