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V8 TBV

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,158 mi
Last recorded38,158 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 TBV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 38,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 37,606 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 37,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 36,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,954 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 34,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,816 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,384 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 32,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,508 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 30,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,785 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,055 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 27,053 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,087 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 26,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,156 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,337 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 15,920 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 14,098 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 12,687 miles

Coolant leak

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 14 Jul 2007 9,967 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)

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 TBV is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

V8 TBV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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