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BJ05 NRO

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,845 mi
Last recorded93,845 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack feed pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,702 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 72,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,497 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 68,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,918 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,419 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on the inner part of the tread

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,335 miles

engine management light on

offside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,268 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

offside outer c.v boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,035 miles

engine management light on

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 Feb 2011 51,025 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,899 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,770 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,732 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test

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 NRO is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NRO, 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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What year was BJ05 NRO registered?

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

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