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PE55 VYY

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,275 mi
Last recorded60,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 VYY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 60,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's cracking and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 60,274 miles

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard exhaust is missing (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's cracking and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

serpentine belt damaged and missing ribs

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 53,780 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,832 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 49,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,599 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2012 40,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 40,999 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 34,358 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 34,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 30,077 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 30,077 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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PE55 VYY is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PE55 VYY, 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 PE55 VYY registered?

PE55 VYY is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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