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9836 MG

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,945 mi
Last recorded65,945 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9836 MG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 65,945 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,911 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 62,911 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,631 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 58,558 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,288 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 50,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 45,448 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 41,488 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 41,488 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 34,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 34,433 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 36,025 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,041 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)

engine oil level low

n/s/r tyre lumped on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,277 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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9836 MG is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9836 MG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 9836 MG registered?

9836 MG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 9836 MG safe to buy?

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