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BJ05 LVV

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,231 mi
Last recorded99,231 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 LVV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,231 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 84,179 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 84,179 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,275 miles

slight dammage to windscreen

Fail 20 Mar 2010 77,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight dammage to windscreen

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2009 59,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,909 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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BJ05 LVV is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ05 LVV, 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 BJ05 LVV registered?

BJ05 LVV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is BJ05 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 LVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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