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DG05 LZP

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,043 mi
Last recorded41,043 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LZP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,043 miles

exhaust poor condition

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear tyres perished n/s/r punchured

Fail 18 Jan 2014 40,929 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust poor condition

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

rear tyres perished n/s/r punchured

Pass 19 Jan 2013 31,006 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,891 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 26,891 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,549 miles

n/s front tyre as side wall damage

Pass 10 Dec 2009 18,223 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 14,619 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 14,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,583 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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DG05 LZP is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG05 LZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 LZP registered?

DG05 LZP is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DG05 LZP safe to buy?

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