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RX55 VOC

2006 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,572 mi
Last recorded108,572 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VOC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,572 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 108,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 105,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 105,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no visible pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall peeling away exposing cords underneath (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 101,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure but unlikely to fall off

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

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

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

General corrosion underside

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 - 4 mm tread depth / wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Insecure but unlikely to fall off (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has some reserve travel

Fail 6 Feb 2020 101,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust heatshield insecure but unlikely to fall off

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

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

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

General corrosion underside

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 - 4 mm tread depth / wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Insecure but unlikely to fall off (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has some reserve travel

Pass 8 Feb 2019 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light insecure.

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 98,194 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light insecure.

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 95,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 95,526 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 80,951 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush not in centre of bracket (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,660 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,743 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,581 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 72,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,889 miles

Offside front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,422 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 16,879 miles

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

hand/brake travel long

Pass 13 Jan 2009 16,879 miles

hand/brake travel long

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 VOC is a 2006 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOC, 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 VOC is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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