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V8 SWK

2007 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,235 mi
Last recorded58,235 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 MG Zt53,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 SWK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 58,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 58,146 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 58,062 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 57,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,769 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 57,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,975 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 56,949 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear centre joint & security (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,577 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 56,577 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 53,460 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,517 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,153 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 42,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,775 miles

front brake discs corroded over 50% on inner braking faces. advise brake check with wheels off

rear brake discs corroded and pitted. advise check with wheels off

Fail 12 Nov 2013 33,775 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs corroded over 50% on inner braking faces. advise brake check with wheels off

rear brake discs corroded and pitted. advise check with wheels off

Pass 6 Feb 2012 31,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,633 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,521 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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 SWK is a 2007 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 53,642 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 SWK, 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 19 years old, this MG Zt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 SWK registered?

V8 SWK is a 2007 MG Zt, first registered on 7 February 2007.

Is V8 SWK safe to buy?

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