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AE55 HHV

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,251 mi
Last recorded68,251 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HHV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,387 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 53,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front side lights tint of blue light

em light on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2013 45,079 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,803 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,716 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 25,491 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hand brake near end of free travle

Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,491 miles

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

hand brake near end of free travle

Pass 19 Sep 2008 19,297 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 19,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AE55 HHV is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE55 HHV, 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 AE55 HHV registered?

AE55 HHV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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