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BV05 MVU

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,764 mi
Last recorded78,764 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MVU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 78,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 61,673 miles

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

Rear suspension strut coil spring lower mountings slightly corroded

outer sill covers fitted not allowing access to sills for inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,638 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres have worn to @ 3mm and perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,605 miles

nearside rear brake is binding on slightly

nearside rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 8 Mar 2014 32,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 28,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres are cracking and perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2011 22,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 19,332 miles

front pads are @ 60% worn

front tyres are worn low

rear pads are worn low and unevenly

Pass 6 Mar 2009 16,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,248 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 MVU is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MVU, 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 MVU registered?

BV05 MVU is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is BV05 MVU safe to buy?

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