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BV05 MVO

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,177 mi
Last recorded92,177 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MVO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 92,177 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

engine has a slight rattle

engine light on

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,394 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 80,981 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,923 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,923 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,051 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 49,053 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,517 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,760 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 20,892 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 MVO is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MVO, 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 MVO registered?

BV05 MVO is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is BV05 MVO safe to buy?

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