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BG54 ZVL

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,704 mi
Last recorded49,704 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZVL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 49,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 49,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,810 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2023 39,567 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 39,525 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear silencer being blocked and leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 34,493 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted. Unable to make full assessment of sills

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,769 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside rear tyres perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 32,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and Offside rear tyres perishing

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Cracked and Perished, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 30,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,287 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 23,670 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,685 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 22,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,454 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,365 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 19,365 miles

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

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 11 Jun 2013 16,225 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 16,225 miles

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

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 14,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 11,865 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,821 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,515 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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BG54 ZVL is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BG54 ZVL, 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 BG54 ZVL registered?

BG54 ZVL is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 February 2005.

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