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AV05 KYG

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,100 mi
Last recorded100,100 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KYG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 100,100 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 98,095 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear axle bushes both sides perished

Pass 14 Feb 2024 96,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 94,957 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 94,957 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 92,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 89,700 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,356 miles

Rear exhaust pipe into box is corroded, and a slight leak from the centre box

Slight bind on the nearside rear brake

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 54,500 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 45,236 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,236 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,200 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 21,163 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,163 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 KYG is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KYG, 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 KYG is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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