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BJ05 NLK

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,454 mi
Last recorded99,454 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 99,454 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Battery loose but not likely to fall over

Coolant overfilled

Different size tyre front to rear

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid overfilled

Wiper blades hitting scuttle panel when in operation

Fail 20 Sep 2016 99,454 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Battery loose but not likely to fall over

Coolant overfilled

Different size tyre front to rear

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid overfilled

Wiper blades hitting scuttle panel when in operation

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,705 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 94,692 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,608 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,692 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 52,158 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 52,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,293 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 39,293 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,370 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 28,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,676 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 21,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front 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)

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 NLK is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NLK, 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 NLK is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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