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BF05 OVP

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,478 mi
Last recorded87,478 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OVP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,478 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 86,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 78,073 miles

Both front outer C.V boots perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 78,073 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front outer C.V boots perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 78,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 65,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 56,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 49,634 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 48,511 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers worn

nsf mirror glass missing

nsf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 16 Mar 2009 42,874 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 32,297 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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BF05 OVP is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BF05 OVP, 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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BF05 OVP is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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