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RX06 GXE

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,577 mi
Last recorded78,577 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 GXE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 78,577 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

engine fitted from pre 1992 car none cat

none standard exhaust fitted

none standard seats fitted

none standard suspension fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2012 78,443 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

engine fitted from pre 1992 car none cat

none standard exhaust fitted

none standard seats fitted

none standard suspension fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,750 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

non cat test, pre 1992 engien fitted.also ajustable ride height suspension fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,228 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

none cat test 2000cc turbo engine fitted from early 1992 car

none standard suspenion fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 42,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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RX06 GXE is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX06 GXE, 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 RX06 GXE registered?

RX06 GXE is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 26 March 2006.

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