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MX06 MBU

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 MBU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 100,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,764 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brakes some distortion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,407 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 69,208 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NSF DOOR PANEL MISSING

NSR TYRE BALD ON EDGES

NSR TYRE WORN AND PERISHED

OSF TYRE HAS SCREW IN

OSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAK

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

Fail 21 Apr 2011 69,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

NSF DOOR PANEL MISSING

NSR TYRE BALD ON EDGES

NSR TYRE WORN AND PERISHED

OSF TYRE HAS SCREW IN

OSF TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAK

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,089 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine has a serious oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,762 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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MX06 MBU is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX06 MBU, 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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What year was MX06 MBU registered?

MX06 MBU is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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