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PN06 EFP

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN06 EFP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 92,796 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 92,789 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 90,598 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 89,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 87,551 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 87,549 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to headlamp lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 84,169 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 84,166 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and enarside inner sills surface corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,184 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle bushes worn

Pass 28 May 2019 76,036 miles

rear axle bushes worn but no movement

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,277 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,226 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,723 miles

both rear axle bushes split slightly

front passenger seat tilt not working

nearside rear tyre undulating in inner edge and has nail close to edge 205/50/16

possible power steering fluid leak from corroded pipe on steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2016 66,669 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars [205/50/16v]

slight weep around o/s of steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2016 66,669 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bars [205/50/16v]

slight weep around o/s of steering rack

Pass 5 May 2015 61,001 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,225 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 48,256 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 48,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 41,963 miles

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

front steering rack appears damp

Fail 14 May 2012 41,963 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front steering rack appears damp

Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,157 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,361 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 22,531 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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PN06 EFP is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PN06 EFP, 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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PN06 EFP is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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