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PE55 WTP

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

60,312 mi
Last recorded60,312 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 WTP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 60,312 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,997 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 59,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 59,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 54,229 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 54,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,403 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,995 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,732 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 31,732 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 26,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 26,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,141 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to split and crack along tread line.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 23,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split and crack along tread line.

Pass 11 Feb 2012 22,248 miles

o/s/f tyre splitting

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 11 Feb 2012 22,248 miles

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

o/s/f tyre splitting

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 13,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in gear linkage

Pass 24 Jan 2009 11,971 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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PE55 WTP is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WTP, 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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PE55 WTP is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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