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BL54 NPP

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,389 mi
Last recorded70,389 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,389 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 63,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 56,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,128 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded/nsf bumper slight damage?

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded/nsf bumper slight damage?

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,602 miles

both side rear tyres are cracking slightly between the treads

the centre silencer baffles are rattling

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,754 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,326 miles

n/s/f tyre worn of on inside

rear silencer coroddied

Fail 11 Feb 2008 17,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn of on inside

rear silencer coroddied

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 NPP is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey 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 BL54 NPP, 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 NPP registered?

BL54 NPP is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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