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AV05 OLR

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,783 mi
Last recorded92,783 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OLR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,783 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,783 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 79,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,653 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 66,587 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 66,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f head light has condinsation

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,382 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 57,377 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 50,998 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 50,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,317 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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AV05 OLR is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 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 Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 OLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was AV05 OLR registered?

AV05 OLR is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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