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V8 GGB

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,662 mi
Last recorded66,662 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 GGB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 66,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 64,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,630 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,349 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,801 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 59,591 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,719 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,411 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,552 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 54,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,445 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,813 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,177 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 39,635 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 38,442 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,581 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,955 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,811 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 GGB 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 91.3%.

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 GGB, 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 V8 GGB registered?

V8 GGB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is V8 GGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 GGB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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