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BL54 URV

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

81,902 mi
Last recorded81,902 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 81,902 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 70,156 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 70,156 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,174 miles

Nearside Rear brake getting sticky

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Sep 2016 63,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre rubbers (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake getting sticky

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,495 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 58,495 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 55,432 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 23 Sep 2014 55,432 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2014 55,432 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Dec 2013 52,132 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 47,626 miles

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

n/s steering rack boot damp

Pass 8 Dec 2012 47,626 miles

n/s steering rack boot damp

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,602 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,671 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 39,671 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,173 miles

exhaust rubber mounts slightly perished and splitting

handbrake has longtravel but still has reserve

Fail 9 Dec 2009 37,173 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rubber mounts slightly perished and splitting

handbrake has longtravel but still has reserve

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,033 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cut in outside side wall

Fail 12 Jan 2008 23,015 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre has small cut in outside side wall

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 URV is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 URV, 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 URV is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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