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CN54 UPR

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

54,130 mi
Last recorded54,130 miles
Recorded on8 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 UPR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2016 54,130 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2016 54,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side front (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 43,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 43,781 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,487 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 34,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,676 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 28,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 26,845 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

offside front fog lamp cover missing

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

rear wiper blade ineffective

Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,845 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

offside front fog lamp cover missing

offside rear outer tyre wall cracking

rear wiper blade ineffective

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,111 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightlt torn

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre wall cracking

rear wiper blade slightly torn

Fail 28 Jan 2010 25,111 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front wiper blade slightlt torn

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

offside rear tyre wall cracking

rear wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,517 miles

nearside front tyre slight outer wall scuffing. nearside and offside rear outer tyre walls slight cracking.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 18,172 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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CN54 UPR is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CN54 UPR, 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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CN54 UPR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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