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V8 HRM

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,712 mi
Last recorded58,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 HRM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 58,712 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 57,937 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded recommend replace soon (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2024 57,937 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded recommend replace soon (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 56,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 56,972 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 55,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 55,885 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear on exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,643 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 54,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades split

Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,548 miles

All brake disc faces slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,023 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 48,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 47,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 7 Jan 2016 47,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,787 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 45,774 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both headlights faded

Fail 13 Dec 2014 45,765 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both headlights faded

Pass 20 Dec 2013 44,369 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 44,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 37,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

SRS warning light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,407 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,160 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 30,160 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 24,540 miles

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

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

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 HRM is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 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 V8 HRM, 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 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 HRM is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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