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BV05 MWA

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

118,286 mi
Last recorded118,286 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 118,286 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 118,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,290 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 115,290 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 110,774 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 110,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear reflector more than 50% obscured both rear lights (1.5.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 106,819 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 106,819 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 98,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2014 98,754 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,124 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs have surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 90,121 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs have surface corrosion

exhaust flexi deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,944 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 83,944 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 72,042 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,712 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 48,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 48,141 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,663 miles

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

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

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 MWA is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MWA, 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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BV05 MWA is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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