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SN55 NSV

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,546 mi
Last recorded94,546 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 NSV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,546 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 94,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 83,440 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 83,440 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,009 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 72,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2011 63,260 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 53,756 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,396 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,345 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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SN55 NSV is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN55 NSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN55 NSV registered?

SN55 NSV is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is SN55 NSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN55 NSV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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