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A9 PWP

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,769 mi
Last recorded92,769 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 PWP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 92,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 May 2026 92,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 14 May 2025 89,327 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F by rack pass through area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill trim covers fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 18 May 2024 86,206 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 86,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 82,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 80,993 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 78,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 75,195 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 72,787 miles

outer sills covered by body kit

Pass 31 May 2018 69,522 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 69,517 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Sound deadening material insecure back box baffle collapsed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 62,687 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,728 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2014 56,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes grease up

sill cover up

Fail 27 May 2014 56,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes grease up

sill cover up

Pass 11 May 2013 52,728 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)

Fail 11 May 2013 52,728 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 11 May 2012 45,981 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 45,862 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2011 39,124 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2011 39,124 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 32,051 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 24,314 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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A9 PWP is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,825 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 A9 PWP, 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 20 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A9 PWP is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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