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BJ05 NLP

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,452 mi
Last recorded65,452 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2012 65,452 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sills slightly corroded-covered by trims

Pass 6 Sep 2012 65,452 miles

sills slightly corroded-covered by trims

Pass 19 Aug 2011 53,575 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 53,572 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,661 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,711 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 45,709 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,576 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,098 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 NLP 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 NLP, 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 NLP registered?

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

Is BJ05 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 NLP 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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