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CV05 MTK

2005 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,729 mi
Last recorded93,729 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 MTK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 93,729 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 93,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 85,608 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 70,818 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 57,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 48,331 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,420 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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CV05 MTK is a 2005 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CV05 MTK, 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 CV05 MTK registered?

CV05 MTK is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is CV05 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 MTK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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