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V8 MGY

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

158,440 mi
Last recorded158,440 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MGY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 158,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 158,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 154,127 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 154,125 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 153,650 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,460 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,022 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 141,198 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 131,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 125,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 116,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 97,219 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 88,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 79,782 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 73,285 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 65,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 56,889 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 47,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 31,783 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 MGY is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

V8 MGY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is V8 MGY safe to buy?

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