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VX55 LVR

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,250 mi
Last recorded59,250 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 LVR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 59,250 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 59,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,053 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drivers window inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 56,089 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 56,086 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear tyres deteriorating

fuel tank has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2018 54,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear tyres deteriorating

fuel tank has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,671 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced on application

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Offside Front shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect

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

Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly insecure

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

slight side to side movement in parking brake lever

Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,371 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 39,773 miles

child seat nsr

Fail 17 Jan 2013 33,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 33,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2012 24,497 miles

rear box fragile

all tyres cracking

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 15,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 8,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 6,920 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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VX55 LVR is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX55 LVR, 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 VX55 LVR registered?

VX55 LVR is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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