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WP04 MLJ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

57,302 mi
Last recorded57,302 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MLJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 57,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear n/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspecion of adult seat.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,302 miles

rear n/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspecion of adult seat.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,274 miles

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)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,993 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,993 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,282 miles

EXCESSIVE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

O/S/F WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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

REAR EXHAUST DAMAGED

Fail 27 Apr 2012 44,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EXCESSIVE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

O/S/F WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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

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

REAR EXHAUST DAMAGED

Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,018 miles

ALTERNATOR BEARINGS?

Fail 8 Apr 2011 39,018 miles

ALTERNATOR BEARINGS?

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 28,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 21,477 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 19,819 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 19,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,009 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 10,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WP04 MLJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 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 WP04 MLJ, 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 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WP04 MLJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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