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CW05 RSW

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,621 mi
Last recorded94,621 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 RSW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,621 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 94,399 miles

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,316 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 89,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 76,364 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,342 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 68,415 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,415 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,645 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 62,645 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,573 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Oct 2009 52,573 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine oil level low

Pass 31 Oct 2008 44,640 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,944 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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CW05 RSW is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CW05 RSW, 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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CW05 RSW is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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