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RE54 NNM

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,342 mi
Last recorded107,342 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 NNM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 107,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 102,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured week 07/2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured week 06/2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear wheel arches rusty but not jagged edged

Fail 4 May 2023 102,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured week 07/2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing manufactured week 06/2014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear wheel arches rusty but not jagged edged

Pass 5 Jan 2022 82,207 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 82,207 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,681 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 70,680 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,940 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,779 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,419 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,922 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,980 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,698 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,281 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,573 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,292 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 15,355 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,507 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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RE54 NNM is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RE54 NNM, 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 RE54 NNM registered?

RE54 NNM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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