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RX06 OBH

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,101 mi
Last recorded86,101 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 OBH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 80,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 80,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 80,814 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear tyres under-inflated

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp slightly insecure

Parking brake lever slightly insecure

Sill covers fitted at time of test

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,713 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,223 miles

areas of exhaust system rusty

bit of movement to both front headlamps

hint of tightness to offside front brake

offside front outer brake pad getting low

offside rear tyre inner sidewall some splitting

small rust spots tofaces of front brake discs

steering rack boots damp

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 15 Apr 2016 71,223 miles

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

areas of exhaust system rusty

bit of movement to both front headlamps

hint of tightness to offside front brake

offside front outer brake pad getting low

offside rear tyre inner sidewall some splitting

small rust spots tofaces of front brake discs

steering rack boots damp

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 1 Apr 2015 67,545 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 67,545 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 65,550 miles

Both rear brake discs badly pitted/worn/corroded and not making proper contact with brake pads

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

Tyres worn low

Fail 17 Jun 2014 65,550 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear brake discs badly pitted/worn/corroded and not making proper contact with brake pads

Header tank low indicator on

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyres worn low

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,589 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,589 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,587 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 62,149 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 62,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 49,697 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,268 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 OBH is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RX06 OBH, 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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RX06 OBH is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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