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A664 GAL

2003 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA664 GAL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2022 87,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 87,510 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 87,501 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 86,673 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,156 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 86,137 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 84,699 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 84,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 83,402 miles

Advise n/s/r cill

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,463 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 72,724 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,046 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,369 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 57,473 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 53,494 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,611 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,394 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 30,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to limit

gearbox damp around driveshafts

Fail 8 May 2007 27,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on outer edges close to limit

gearbox damp around driveshafts

Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,890 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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A664 GAL is a 2003 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 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 A664 GAL, 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 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A664 GAL is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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