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BK05 LVT

2005 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,889 mi
Last recorded79,889 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LVT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,889 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,828 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member damaged

Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front cross member damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,877 miles

Nearside Rear And Both Front Tyres Have Wall Cuts

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 44,001 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,533 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 32,533 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,555 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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BK05 LVT is a 2005 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BK05 LVT, 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 BK05 LVT registered?

BK05 LVT is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is BK05 LVT safe to buy?

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