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RX56 HFY

2006 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,214 miles

Front NSF & OSF McPherson struts play upper

Handbrake travel

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front NSF & OSF McPherson struts play upper

Handbrake travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber re attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,820 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 68,820 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Under the bonnet (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,343 miles

Front bulkhead brace corroded under servo

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens covers cloudy (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,343 miles

Front bulkhead brace corroded under servo

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens covers cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,024 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Sep 2015 58,023 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

suspension strut brace corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 37,802 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,056 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 33,056 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,299 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 29,290 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,659 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,310 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn edge 2.5mm

Fail 4 Sep 2009 18,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres have a worn edge 2.5mm

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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RX56 HFY is a 2006 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RX56 HFY, 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 RX56 HFY registered?

RX56 HFY is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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