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BJ05 NKR

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,970 mi
Last recorded51,970 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 NKR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,970 miles

dent in nearside front wing panel

front tyres worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,970 miles

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

dent in nearside front wing panel

front tyres worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,739 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 30 Mar 2012 48,739 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 30 Mar 2011 43,664 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished.

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

rear wiper split.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 43,664 miles

nearside rear tyre perished.

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

rear wiper split.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,210 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,210 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,469 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 17,891 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 NKR is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 NKR registered?

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

Is BJ05 NKR safe to buy?

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