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V8 MGO

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

43,485 mi
Last recorded43,485 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MGO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 43,485 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 43,485 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 43,146 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 43,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe cross beam holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 42,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 42,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 42,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 42,221 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,052 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 39,826 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrosion to all brake discs due to vehicle being stood

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 34,481 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

Fail 22 Aug 2014 34,481 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2013 31,995 miles

advise air bag light flashed then went off

Fail 20 Aug 2013 31,992 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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 10 Aug 2012 30,682 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 26,151 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,352 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 17,931 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,083 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 14,083 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 MGO is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

V8 MGO is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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