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BV05 BBO

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,447 mi
Last recorded86,447 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BBO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 86,447 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front tyre on 3m

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 86,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside front tyre on 3m

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 81,026 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 80,904 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,147 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner steering inner fixing play

both sides rear inner sill surface corossion

coil spring corroded both side front coil springs slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2016 72,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both side front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner steering inner fixing play

Nearside Front Inner wearing inner edge

both sides rear inner sill surface corossion

coil spring corroded both side front coil springs slightly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,223 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 69,714 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 62,896 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2013 62,896 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 45,599 miles

coolant warning light illuminated

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,599 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant warning light illuminated

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,394 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 29,451 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BV05 BBO is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV05 BBO, 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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BV05 BBO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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