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AV05 KWJ

2005 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,658 mi
Last recorded76,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KWJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 76,658 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 76,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 70,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,470 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,054 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 52,543 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,212 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,452 miles

Both rear tyre inner shoulders wearing smooth

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Wheel studs/nuts not checked, covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,515 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

studs not checked covers fitted

very light bind on o/s/f wheel

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 KWJ is a 2005 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KWJ, 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 AV05 KWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV05 KWJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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