MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
wipers split
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
wipers split
rear brake discs corroded.
Exhaust system corroding
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front fog lamp not working
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake disc corroding
Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills
Power steering belt cracking
Radiator in poor condition
Rear inner sills starting to corrode
Various oil leaks
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system corroding
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front fog lamp not working
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside rear brake disc corroding
Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills
Power steering belt cracking
Radiator in poor condition
Rear inner sills starting to corrode
Various oil leaks
Both front anti roll bar drop links,top and bottom bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement
Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges of tread
Exhaust corroding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Light surface corrosion to both rear inner sills
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills
SRS Lamp staying on
Slight oil leaks
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Very slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Both front anti roll bar drop links,top and bottom bushes starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement
Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges of tread
Exhaust corroding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Light surface corrosion to both rear inner sills
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills
SRS Lamp staying on
Slight oil leaks
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Very slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test
Damage to offside front wing and bumper
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Damage to offside front wing and bumper
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
bonnet release mechanism sticky in operation
both front seat base cushioning insecure
steering column slightly loose in security suspected to be at the adjustable mechanism
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 RBV is a 2003 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 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 AF53 RBV, 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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AF53 RBV is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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