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WR04 RKZ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,911 mi
Last recorded85,911 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 RKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 85,911 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 83,486 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 83,398 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 77,280 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,441 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 66,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 61,448 miles

cracking to sidewall of offside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,402 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,775 miles

eml on

surface corrosion to subframe

Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,020 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,387 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,345 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,511 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,159 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 35,159 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 29,912 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 29,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2007 23,432 miles

osr and nsr tyres perishing

ns steering rack slightly damp

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)

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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WR04 RKZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WR04 RKZ, 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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What year was WR04 RKZ registered?

WR04 RKZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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