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DG05 DVR

2005 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

284,588 mi
Last recorded284,588 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 DVR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 284,588 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill(s) corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 284,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 283,904 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 261,799 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering Rack Has Minor Fluid Leak

Pass 9 Oct 2019 243,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 243,268 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 237,541 miles

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 237,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 206,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 29 Mar 2016 165,217 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft balance weights adrift

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 165,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front drive shaft balance weights adrift

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 131,253 miles

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

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Apr 2015 131,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 116,403 miles

air filter missing

boot opening mechanism weak

both front alloy rims slightly distorted

drivers rear parking brake slightly slow on response to passenger side

drivers track rod end ball joint has slight play

front brake discs slight corroded and scored

front number plate deteriated and slightly damaged on borderline advise to be changed

passenger front headlamp slightly insecure

passenger front inner rack ball joint has slight play

slight chip in windscreen zone a & b

Fail 20 Jun 2013 116,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air filter missing

boot opening mechanism weak

both front alloy rims slightly distorted

drivers rear parking brake slightly slow on response to passenger side

drivers track rod end ball joint has slight play

front brake discs slight corroded and scored

front number plate deteriated and slightly damaged on borderline advise to be changed

passenger front headlamp slightly insecure

passenger front inner rack ball joint has slight play

slight chip in windscreen zone a & b

Pass 3 Mar 2012 107,808 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 107,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

o/s/r tyre is cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,959 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,002 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 70,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,401 miles

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

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

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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DG05 DVR is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DG05 DVR, 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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DG05 DVR is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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