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VU06 MZP

2006 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,697 mi
Last recorded113,697 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 MZP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 113,697 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 113,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 92,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,842 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 84,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,087 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 75,087 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,462 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,678 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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VU06 MZP is a 2006 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VU06 MZP, 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 VU06 MZP registered?

VU06 MZP is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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The MOT history for VU06 MZP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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