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BV05 MUW

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,695 mi
Last recorded73,695 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,695 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge-balljoint boot slightly deteriorated-

Pass 7 Sep 2012 61,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 56,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 47,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,098 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 36,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,868 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,855 miles

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

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 MUW is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BV05 MUW, 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 BV05 MUW registered?

BV05 MUW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 MUW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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