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V8 MGV

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,441 mi
Last recorded18,441 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MGV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 18,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 18,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 17,882 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 17,770 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 17,577 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 17,319 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 16,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,569 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 15,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 14,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 13,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 13,665 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 12,678 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,983 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,269 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 6,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,545 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 6,545 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)

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 MGV is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

V8 MGV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is V8 MGV safe to buy?

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