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BG54 EVT

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EVT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 89,802 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 75,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,608 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper blades worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,202 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,727 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,727 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,756 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 40,230 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,479 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 19,999 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 19,999 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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BG54 EVT is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 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 BG54 EVT, 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 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG54 EVT registered?

BG54 EVT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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