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BL54 KVT

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,304 mi
Last recorded102,304 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KVT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 102,304 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 91,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,606 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 80,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 71,130 miles

Cracking to both rear Tyres in the tread

Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,130 miles

Cracking to both rear Tyres in the tread

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,652 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 62,652 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,937 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,625 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 42,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,983 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre cut on sidewall but not down tocords,also sidewall cracking

off side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2009 31,337 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,527 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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BL54 KVT is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL54 KVT, 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 BL54 KVT registered?

BL54 KVT is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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