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PE55 XGR

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,956 mi
Last recorded60,956 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,655 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 53,655 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour n/s/f (1.1.A.3e)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s/f (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 40,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,108 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 38,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 38,088 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever comes up high

rear number plate has over spray on end of plate

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,003 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 34,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front wipers are split but do not smear

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2009 23,565 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre side wall scuffed.

Offside rear alloy damaged.

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 XGR is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PE55 XGR, 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 XGR registered?

PE55 XGR is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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