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BV05 YND

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,413 mi
Last recorded64,413 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 YND
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both main axle bushes perished and worn

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Fail 19 Jul 2019 64,412 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both main axle bushes perished and worn

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2018 56,087 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

sill and body manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2017 53,587 miles

Both front anti roll bar links deteriorated

Both rear axle mounting bushes deteriorated

Handbrake requires adjustment

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside outer CV gaiter deteriorated(Cracking)

Power steering fluid level low

Steering rack damp at both gaiters

Pass 22 Jun 2016 50,460 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 50,460 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 45,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 40,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2013 35,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,673 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cuts

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,929 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,586 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2010 20,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,250 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 12,159 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 YND is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YND, 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 YND is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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