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AV05 HWB

2005 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,269 mi
Last recorded89,269 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 HWB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 89,269 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)

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

twin power steering metal pipes at rack slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 89,269 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective inner track control arm bush mounting through bolt insecure.. (2.5.A.4)

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)

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

twin power steering metal pipes at rack slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,141 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,994 miles

offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Jun 2015 69,809 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,412 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 11 Jun 2013 59,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 37,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,592 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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AV05 HWB is a 2005 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV05 HWB, 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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AV05 HWB is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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