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AX54 NRL

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,448 mi
Last recorded97,448 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NRL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 97,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 89,268 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2018 89,268 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,437 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 80,437 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 73,475 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 70,564 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component offside steering rack (2.3.3b)

both front tyre valves slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,168 miles

drivers seat base foam loose

evidence that nearside rear brakes have been hot

offside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2013 62,810 miles

drivers seat base/foam insecure

n/s/f tyre is close to the limit !

o/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

rear doors are stiff to open

Fail 4 Feb 2013 62,810 miles

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

drivers seat base/foam insecure

n/s/f tyre is close to the limit !

o/s/f tyre is close to the wear indicators

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

rear doors are stiff to open

Pass 21 Jan 2012 60,262 miles

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,819 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,411 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,830 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,051 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 25,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AX54 NRL is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX54 NRL, 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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AX54 NRL is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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