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BJ05 LWR

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,324 mi
Last recorded30,324 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,324 miles

205/50 tyre on front/205/45 tyres n rear

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 30,317 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

205/50 tyre on front/205/45 tyres n rear

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,137 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90-95% WORN (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 26,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90-95% WORN (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,007 miles

O/S/R side lamp slightly dim

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

PAS drive belt perished & split

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split on ends

centre & tail exhaust corroded & tail exhaust has a slight leak

engine oil on min level

front brake pads approx 75% worn

front registration plate insecure on N/S

Fail 6 Aug 2015 25,001 miles

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

engine oil on min level

front brake pads approx 75% worn

O/S/R side lamp slightly dim

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

PAS drive belt perished & split

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front wipers split on ends

centre & tail exhaust corroded & tail exhaust has a slight leak

front registration plate insecure on N/S

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,712 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 22,694 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

ns front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2012 20,641 miles

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 19 Jul 2012 20,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 5 Jul 2011 18,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 16,991 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 16,991 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,410 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 14,410 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,732 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 10,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LWR 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 55.6%.

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 LWR, 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 LWR registered?

BJ05 LWR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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