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BJ05 NLV

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,604 mi
Last recorded111,604 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,604 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 111,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 106,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 105,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 90,592 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

near side door mirror insecure

near side rear tyre craced/perished

off side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly and worn close to legal limit

Fail 30 Aug 2013 90,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

near side door mirror insecure

near side rear tyre craced/perished

off side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly and worn close to legal limit

Pass 9 Aug 2012 79,583 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 79,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,683 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,139 miles

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 29 Jun 2009 49,655 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,766 miles

rear exhaust box corroded& in poor condition

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 NLV is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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