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NX06 NPY

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,979 mi
Last recorded104,979 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 NPY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle mounting bushes worn and corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 104,976 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle mounting bushes worn and corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,151 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

sill trims fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside handbrake efficiency low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

battery warning light on / bearing noise belt train

sill trims fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,547 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 97,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,528 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 81,763 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 81,763 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 74,415 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 74,409 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,542 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 52,372 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,259 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,259 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,137 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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NX06 NPY is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 NX06 NPY, 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 NX06 NPY registered?

NX06 NPY is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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