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MJ57 SJJ

2007 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,543 mi
Last recorded80,543 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 MG Zr46,690 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 SJJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,543 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 80,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,383 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 77,747 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 77,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 77,728 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,135 miles

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 74,264 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 74,246 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,977 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,721 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,559 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,238 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,671 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 39,116 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 39,062 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 25,011 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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MJ57 SJJ is a 2007 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 46,690 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 MJ57 SJJ, 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 19 years old, this MG Zr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ57 SJJ registered?

MJ57 SJJ is a 2007 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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