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BL54 MVT

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,943 mi
Last recorded62,943 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,943 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 62,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,546 miles

rear tyres and o/s/f tyre light cracking to tread

Fail 3 Feb 2017 51,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyre cracked in tread blocks

Fail 27 Oct 2016 51,177 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle in lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle in lock (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component n/s gaitor (2.3.3b)

o/s/f ,n/s/f,o/s/r tyres cracked in tead blocks

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,940 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,131 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,097 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 46,364 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,661 miles

nearside front tyre running close to shock absorber

offside rear tyre cracking

slight buckle in nearside rear rim

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,784 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 40,784 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,440 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 33,162 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,351 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 MVT is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MVT, 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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BL54 MVT is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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