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BV05 MWE

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,779 mi
Last recorded43,779 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MWE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 43,779 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,601 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 40,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise bootlid security at time of test

Advise both rear upper swing arm bushes deteriated at time of test

Advise front numberplate damaged at time of test

Advise nearside front tyre has been curbed at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,158 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 36,148 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake Discs Pitted

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,036 miles

advise nearside wiperblade deteriated at time of test ( owner advised possible replacement may be required ) *

advise offside rear foglight flickering at time of test ( owner advised to replace bulb ) *

advise panel damage to nearside front of car at time of test ( no jagged edges )

advise rear exhaust system deteriated at time of test ( owner advise replacement may be required shortly ) *

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 MWE is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

BV05 MWE is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is BV05 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 MWE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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