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RX55 VNN

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,157 mi
Last recorded80,157 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VNN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 80,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 80,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,476 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,919 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 60,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 43,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,953 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 29,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 27,423 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake leaver slight movement

Fail 11 Oct 2012 27,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake leaver slight movement

Fail 25 Oct 2011 25,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,458 miles

n/s front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 4 Apr 2009 21,024 miles

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

front tyres very closse to strut

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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RX55 VNN is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RX55 VNN, 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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RX55 VNN is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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