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YR54 DVB

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,449 mi
Last recorded102,449 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 DVB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 102,449 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear exhaust start distorting & corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,784 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes have minor perrishing

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 79,917 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 79,914 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,777 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 64,945 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 64,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 58,865 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front cv boots starting to perish

front pads worn low and discs scored

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 3 Dec 2012 58,865 miles

both front cv boots starting to perish

front pads worn low and discs scored

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit

slight movement in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,329 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 54,329 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,116 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 49,116 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on?

front b/discs worn and lipped front pads on limit [advise replacing!!]

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,993 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,338 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre reaching wear limit

Fail 12 Dec 2008 31,338 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre reaching wear limit

Pass 14 Dec 2007 23,973 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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YR54 DVB is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YR54 DVB, 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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YR54 DVB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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