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WIL 8458

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,998 mi
Last recorded117,998 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 8458
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 117,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body kit fitted to sills unable to inspect prescribed areas

rust present on all wheel arches

Pass 3 May 2017 100,600 miles

tyres osr5mm osf6mm nsr5mm nsf6mm

Fail 26 Apr 2017 100,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyres osr5mm osf6mm nsr5mm nsf6mm

Pass 5 Nov 2014 95,548 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 95,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,072 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 87,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 78,406 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 78,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,721 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 70,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,431 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 42,889 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,075 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 22,589 miles

damage to both front doors/front tyres are low on tread and perished on sidewalls/

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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WIL 8458 is a 2006 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WIL 8458, 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 WIL 8458 registered?

WIL 8458 is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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