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BV05 MVS

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,646 mi
Last recorded98,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MVS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,646 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bead (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Adjustment needed at handbrake (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Minor adjustment made ()

Pass 8 Jul 2024 96,144 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Slight brake judder on pedal from rear brakes

Pass 8 Jul 2023 93,121 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 89,332 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 85,936 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 80,448 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 70,092 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 64,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 45,422 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 37,457 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,531 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,221 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre showing age

o/s/r tyre showing age

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,987 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 22,884 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,581 miles

front anf rear tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2009 13,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2008 11,687 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 MVS is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

BV05 MVS is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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