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BV05 YMF

2005 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,832 mi
Last recorded48,832 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YMF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 May 2011 48,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 41,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 31,622 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,334 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 YMF is a 2005 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YMF, 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 YMF registered?

BV05 YMF is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 20 March 2005.

Is BV05 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 YMF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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