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V8 MKG

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,234 mi
Last recorded112,234 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MKG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 112,234 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 109,730 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2025 109,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted detached from bonding (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2024 106,852 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 103,608 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 100,461 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 96,551 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 95,241 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 95,186 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,477 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 92,473 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 84,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,703 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,701 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,259 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 65,295 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 46,695 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)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,953 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 39,593 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 MKG is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MKG, 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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V8 MKG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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