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VX56 HCY

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

45,683 mi
Last recorded45,683 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX56 HCY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 45,683 miles

Nearside Front Seat Base Insecure

Offside Front Seat Base Insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2014 43,116 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2013 38,742 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 38,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

exhaust centrebox deteriorating

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Dec 2012 31,475 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

side play in hand brake lever

Fail 10 Dec 2012 31,475 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

side play in hand brake lever

Pass 13 Dec 2011 24,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 13 Dec 2010 17,207 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 10,442 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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VX56 HCY is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 50,825 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VX56 HCY, 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 VX56 HCY registered?

VX56 HCY is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 25 December 2006.

Is VX56 HCY safe to buy?

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