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VU06 NAO

2006 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,005 mi
Last recorded106,005 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 NAO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,140 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 101,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,409 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 75,620 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,089 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 64,151 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,468 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls cracked & perished

Front brakes imbalanced

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

OSF headlight beam pattern poor but not dazzeling other roadusers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,468 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front tyres sidewalls cracked & perished

Front brakes imbalanced

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF headlight beam pattern poor but not dazzeling other roadusers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 38,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 38,583 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 NAO is a 2006 MG Zr in Blue 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 NAO, 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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VU06 NAO is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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