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NX56 AKN

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 AKN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 78,548 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 73,095 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 73,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,978 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyre different size to fronts and worn low (2mm)

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Engine management light illuminated

Intermittant misfire after being run on fast idle

Slight exhaust blow from back box join

Fail 23 Sep 2011 66,977 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Engine management light illuminated

Slight exhaust blow from back box join

Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,062 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 60,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,165 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 47,983 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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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NX56 AKN is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NX56 AKN, 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 NX56 AKN registered?

NX56 AKN is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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