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PO55 VVC

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

56,879 mi
Last recorded56,879 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 VVC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 56,879 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s/f sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2021 52,645 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front wiper linkage worn

fuel tank corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2021 52,522 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened heavy corrosion throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member at tie bar fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front wiper linkage worn

fuel tank corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,297 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened patch repair at o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight insecurity at battery

Fail 28 Sep 2020 48,292 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

travel at foot brake pedal

Pass 19 Apr 2019 41,554 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 41,554 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 38,963 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 32,021 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 29,858 miles

Coolant leak from rear engine hoses

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

PAS pump damp

Fail 28 Jan 2016 29,858 miles

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

Coolant leak from rear engine hoses

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Oil leak

PAS pump damp

Pass 21 Jan 2015 26,884 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 26,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 24,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 24,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 21,344 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 21,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 17,990 miles

Coolant leak from hose on rear of engine

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 17,990 miles

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

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

Coolant leak from hose on rear of engine

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,029 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 14,112 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 9,748 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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PO55 VVC is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PO55 VVC, 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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PO55 VVC is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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