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V8 CGE

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

91,513 mi
Last recorded91,513 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 CGE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 91,513 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 91,265 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 91,998 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,977 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 90,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 90,110 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,287 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,616 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 88,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,037 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 86,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 85,695 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,428 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 83,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 73,680 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,198 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 45,592 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,661 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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V8 CGE is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V8 CGE, 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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What year was V8 CGE registered?

V8 CGE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is V8 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 CGE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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