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MG ZT

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 4,601 cc

V8 MKGMOT history

V8 MKG is a black petrol MG ZT first used on 25 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

V8 MKG black MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
112,234 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,601 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MKG was last recorded at 112,234 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 2,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jun 2008: 35,953 miles, lower than 39,593 miles on 16 Jun 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,730 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,504 miles
Average per year
4,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,234 miles
  • 2025 – 109,730 miles
  • 2024 – 106,852 miles
  • 2023 – 103,608 miles
  • 2022 – 100,461 miles
  • 2021 – 96,551 miles
  • 2020 – 95,241 miles
  • 2019 – 92,477 miles
  • 2018 – 88,111 miles
  • 2017 – 84,671 miles
  • 2016 – 79,703 miles
  • 2015 – 76,701 miles
  • 2014 – 73,614 miles
  • 2013 – 70,259 miles
  • 2012 – 65,295 miles
  • 2011 – 59,224 miles
  • 2010 – 53,599 miles
  • 2009 – 46,695 miles
  • 2008 – 35,953 miles
  • 2007 – 32,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,234 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • General underbody surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,234 miles (+2,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    112,234 miles
    Test number
    753071507429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass109,730 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,730 miles
    Test number
    918930329268
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
  3. Fail109,684 miles (+2,832)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,684 miles
    Test number
    238043378356
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted detached from bonding (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corrosion
  4. Pass106,852 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,852 miles
    Test number
    304148357591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,608 miles (+3,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,608 miles
    Test number
    647937346278
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass100,461 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,461 miles
    Test number
    486027212198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,551 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    427409137445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,508 miles (+1,267)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,508 miles
    Test number
    623868775109
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. Pass95,241 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    95,241 miles
    Test number
    855159416105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail95,186 miles (+2,709)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    813314023566
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass92,477 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    280154099185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,473 miles (+4,362)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    669332364406
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass88,111 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,111 miles
    Test number
    141692562880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,671 miles (+4,968)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    201944061984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    555946793973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    828771563218
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  17. Pass76,701 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    138918865146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,614 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,614 miles
    Test number
    866800874191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,259 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    70,259 miles
    Test number
    906703563159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,295 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    295278472437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,224 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    269206461189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,599 miles (+6,904)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,599 miles
    Test number
    263543050479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,695 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,695 miles
    Test number
    232044459100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail46,681 miles (+10,728)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    430183659159
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass35,953 miles (-3,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,953 miles
    Test number
    354169668125
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  26. Fail39,593 miles (+7,516)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,593 miles
    Test number
    670168968128
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  27. Pass32,077 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,077 miles
    Test number
    874346577100
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about V8 MKG

Does V8 MKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 MKG is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 MKG?
The MOT on V8 MKG is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 MKG done?
V8 MKG was recorded at 112,234 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 4,200 miles a year.
Has V8 MKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MKG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 MKG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 MKG find?
V8 MKG passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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