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BV05 MVN

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,091 mi
Last recorded88,091 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MVN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 88,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 88,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,190 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,190 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 60,058 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 60,058 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 58,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,954 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,767 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,986 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 MVN is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

BV05 MVN is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is BV05 MVN safe to buy?

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