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AV05 VWC

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,080 mi
Last recorded113,080 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VWC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 113,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 113,080 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,802 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 101,802 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 92,580 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 92,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 847,778 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,503 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,144 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,252 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,697 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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AV05 VWC is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV05 VWC, 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 AV05 VWC registered?

AV05 VWC is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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