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BD54 NPV

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,675 mi
Last recorded65,675 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 NPV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 65,481 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 55,910 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 55,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 51,600 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust noisy box. (7.1.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both side. (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 51,579 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from the joint. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust noisy box. (7.1.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both side. (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,711 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,841 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 37,841 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread low on inner edge & slightly out of shappe.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,454 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted.

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

parking brake reqs attention,excesive travel.

plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,458 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,458 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,737 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted/ slight side play in hand brake lever/

Fail 10 Mar 2011 27,737 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted/ slight side play in hand brake lever/

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 17,407 miles

4 wheel centre caps fitted/

Fail 25 Mar 2009 14,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,122 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,195 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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BD54 NPV is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD54 NPV, 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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BD54 NPV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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