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SF55 UMM

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,228 mi
Last recorded91,228 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 UMM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight seepage out of n/s/f steering rack gaitor

front number plate has slight crack

Fail 25 Jul 2014 91,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight seepage out of n/s/f steering rack gaitor

front number plate has slight crack

Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,724 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,497 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rubber exhaust hangers perished

Fail 29 Jan 2013 75,497 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rubber exhaust hangers perished

Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,445 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 54,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 40,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 28,749 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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SF55 UMM is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SF55 UMM, 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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SF55 UMM is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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