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AV54 NLD

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,115 mi
Last recorded94,115 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 NLD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,115 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 94,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,141 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

check engine light on

Fail 5 Oct 2017 72,142 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

check engine light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 61,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 49,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 44,908 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 44,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,534 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 42,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,442 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 30 Aug 2011 38,085 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,708 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 35,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,045 miles

both front dics scored

rear exhaust rubber split but still supporting exhaust

Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,548 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,147 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 19,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AV54 NLD is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 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 AV54 NLD, 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 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV54 NLD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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