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V8 XTT

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,319 mi
Last recorded127,319 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XTT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 127,319 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 125,573 miles

Central Rear Differential oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 125,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Rear Differential oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 123,865 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 121,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 120,667 miles

Oil leak

Sill covers & Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,946 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,874 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 114,871 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no nearside beam kick up only straight line

oil leak at diff

side lights slightly diffirent coulors but both white

small dent nearside rear wheel inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 86,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no nearside beam kick up only straight line

oil leak at diff

side lights slightly diffirent coulors but both white

small dent nearside rear wheel inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,967 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 66,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in tie rod arms both sides

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,305 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,084 miles

Advise adjustment of handbrake travel

Both rear tyres - low tread

Rear brake pads - low lining material

Rear discs worn and corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,863 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn close to tread warning bars

Pass 15 Dec 2007 27,674 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 27,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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V8 XTT is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 XTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V8 XTT is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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