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RX06 LVE

2006 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,042 mi
Last recorded85,042 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 LVE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 85,042 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear has slight corrosion on body underside

eml on

Pass 8 Mar 2021 79,972 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 79,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,815 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,340 miles

Both outer sills have plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle bushes starting to split and are perished

Fail 4 Feb 2019 71,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front drop links starting to perish

Both outer sills have plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearings not tested

Rear axle bushes starting to split and are perished

Pass 14 Feb 2018 62,439 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 62,172 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. obstructed by dog gaurd (5.3.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,672 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 46,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush at front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 39,807 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,796 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,732 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 21,319 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 21,319 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 19,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,871 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 17,175 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 17,175 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2009 14,221 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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RX06 LVE is a 2006 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,825 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LVE, 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 LVE registered?

RX06 LVE is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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