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SE54 LPP

2005 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,530 mi
Last recorded16,530 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 LPP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 16,530 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 16,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 16,526 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 16,526 miles

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

advise side skirts at time of test stopping full check of sills

Pass 15 Feb 2018 16,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,873 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,215 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 15,214 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

unable to test emissions due to exhaust blow

Pass 20 Feb 2015 14,432 miles

Rubber Perrishing on all Tyres.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 14,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rubber Perrishing on all Tyres.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 13,298 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 13,298 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 12,034 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,222 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 10,703 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 9,983 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 6,863 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 3,397 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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SE54 LPP is a 2005 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SE54 LPP, 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 SE54 LPP registered?

SE54 LPP is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is SE54 LPP safe to buy?

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