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FL05 NWK

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,480 mi
Last recorded55,480 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 NWK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 55,480 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 51,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 51,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

fuel tank corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 49,043 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 49,043 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,955 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2011 41,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,950 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 34,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,198 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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FL05 NWK is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FL05 NWK, 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 FL05 NWK registered?

FL05 NWK is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is FL05 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 NWK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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