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A3 LRC

2005 MG Zr

Multi-colour Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,108 mi
Last recorded62,108 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 LRC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 62,108 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 62,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 60,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear light lense missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,467 miles

front cross member coroding

Pass 20 Feb 2016 58,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,353 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 58,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,469 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 53,686 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,369 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,697 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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A3 LRC is a 2005 MG Zr in Multi-colour with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A3 LRC, 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.

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What year was A3 LRC registered?

A3 LRC is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is A3 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 LRC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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