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AV05 HTL

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,409 mi
Last recorded103,409 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HTL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 103,409 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,919 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 97,916 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 90,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,888 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,885 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,335 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,298 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 43,135 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,477 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 21,337 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 21,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AV05 HTL is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV05 HTL, 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 AV05 HTL registered?

AV05 HTL is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is AV05 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 HTL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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