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A37 PEG

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,256 mi
Last recorded102,256 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA37 PEG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 102,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,980 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 95,978 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 92,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 92,582 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 86,656 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 86,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 85,113 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)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 85,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 82,944 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 80,721 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 76,797 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,911 miles

rear wiper blade broken

some imbalance on handbrake

Fail 14 Nov 2013 72,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper blade broken

some imbalance on handbrake

Pass 2 Nov 2012 67,142 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 67,142 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 58,979 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 50,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,954 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside & nearside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,671 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 27,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 19,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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A37 PEG is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A37 PEG, 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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What year was A37 PEG registered?

A37 PEG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is A37 PEG safe to buy?

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