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AE05 VNH

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,016 mi
Last recorded79,016 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VNH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,016 miles

slight bind offside front

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,269 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 72,269 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,085 miles

Both wiper blades split,

Bumper grill loose,

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose,

Nearside headlamp has a lower mounting broken,

Rear view mirror missing,

Slight oil leak from oil filter,

Fail 13 Aug 2010 65,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Bumper grill loose,

Both wiper blades split,

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose,

Nearside headlamp has a lower mounting broken,

Rear view mirror missing,

Slight oil leak from oil filter,

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,923 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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AE05 VNH is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE05 VNH, 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 AE05 VNH registered?

AE05 VNH is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AE05 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 VNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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