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BV05 BGE

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,641 mi
Last recorded71,641 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 BGE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 71,641 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 71,641 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 60,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,354 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,869 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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BV05 BGE is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV05 BGE, 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 BV05 BGE registered?

BV05 BGE is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is BV05 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 BGE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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