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YN56 HLC

2006 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,429 mi
Last recorded36,429 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 MG Zr50,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 HLC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 36,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 34,417 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 31,583 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 29,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,459 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 19,013 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 18,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 17,896 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 16,586 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 15,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 15,273 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 13,541 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 12,003 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 10,427 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 8,280 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 6,351 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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YN56 HLC 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 93.8%.

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 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 YN56 HLC, 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 YN56 HLC registered?

YN56 HLC is a 2006 MG Zr, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is YN56 HLC safe to buy?

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