CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL54 NTV

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,040 mi
Last recorded76,040 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 NTV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2017 76,040 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,640 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,481 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,177 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 56,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 56,179 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

slight bind at offside front wheel

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,442 miles

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,966 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,356 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 43,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear stop lamps same light out put as nearside rear side light

offside rear side light too bright

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,421 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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BL54 NTV is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL54 NTV, 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

How do I check the history of BL54 NTV?

You can check the full history of BL54 NTV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL54 NTV registered?

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

Is BL54 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 NTV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL54 NTV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BL54 NTV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.