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V8 PYS

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,309 mi
Last recorded66,309 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 66,309 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 62,651 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,712 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 58,751 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 57,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 53,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 51,233 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH NEARSIDE REAR + OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES TO REAR FLEXIS

Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 43,351 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,446 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 37,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear disc pitted

off side front disc pitted

off side rear disc pitted to excess

Fail 28 Jul 2010 37,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear disc pitted

off side front disc pitted

off side rear disc pitted to excess

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,724 miles

When brake pedal pressed hard, a heavy creaking noise is made. No obviouse movement found.

Pass 26 Jun 2007 22,836 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 PYS is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

V8 PYS is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is V8 PYS safe to buy?

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