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BL54 NSN

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NSN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,697 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 68,729 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 68,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 49,255 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 29,343 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 29,233 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,435 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in treads

offside rear starting to perish in treads

Fail 26 Jan 2010 18,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in treads

offside front tyre starting to perish in treads

offside rear starting to perish in treads

Pass 16 Jan 2009 13,876 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 7,417 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 NSN is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NSN, 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 BL54 NSN registered?

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

Is BL54 NSN safe to buy?

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