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BJ05 NLA

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,146 mi
Last recorded100,146 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 100,146 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 100,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 85,957 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 11 Mar 2014 85,957 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,309 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,211 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,912 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 58,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 34,237 miles

both rear tyre,s worn on inner edge,s

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 NLA is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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