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V8 UMG

2004 MG Zt

Black Lpg 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,813 mi
Last recorded91,813 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 91,813 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,289 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 88,666 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 86,843 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 86,318 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 85,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 82,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,980 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 74,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,512 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 67,217 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,137 miles

EML on

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,163 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 60,089 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 56,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,060 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 52,058 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 48,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,110 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 UMG is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

V8 UMG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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