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SY06 CLJ

2006 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,882 mi
Last recorded79,882 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 CLJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 79,882 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,463 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 72,042 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 72,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,290 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 46,376 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 46,376 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at join with flexible (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 41,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 41,299 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,618 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,299 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 30,618 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 25,696 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,078 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2010 22,078 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 17,772 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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SY06 CLJ is a 2006 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY06 CLJ, 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 SY06 CLJ registered?

SY06 CLJ is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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