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V8 MGU

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,693 mi
Last recorded132,693 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MGU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 132,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 130,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 127,118 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front behind struts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 124,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 124,584 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 124,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right on limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 117,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,191 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,844 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 100,203 miles

Differential support bush badly worn.

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 91,647 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,995 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,308 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 69,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,557 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 51,413 miles

Both front side lights dull

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,589 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,861 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,359 miles

offside handbrake performance only just acceptable

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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V8 MGU is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 MGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 MGU registered?

V8 MGU is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 April 2004.

Is V8 MGU safe to buy?

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