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A11 GNA

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,881 mi
Last recorded38,881 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 GNA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 38,881 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 38,825 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 38,817 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 11 Aug 2023 38,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

both rear wheel arches corroded

vehicle heavily undersealed unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 12 Aug 2022 38,773 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 38,609 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle mounting brackets corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,275 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 37,450 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle mounting brackets corroded both sides

Fail 17 Jul 2018 37,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle mounting brackets corroded both sides

Pass 10 Jul 2017 36,420 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,231 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 35,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 34,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,070 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 31,049 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,193 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 28,324 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,292 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 26,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,716 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 20,716 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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A11 GNA is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A11 GNA, 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 A11 GNA registered?

A11 GNA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is A11 GNA safe to buy?

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