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S21 AVA

2016 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,972 mi
Last recorded130,972 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 AVA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 130,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 126,827 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 125,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 123,188 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 120,755 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 120,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,578 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 70,637 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 70,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2006 47,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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S21 AVA is a 2016 MG Zr in Yellow with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S21 AVA, 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 10 years old, this MG Zr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S21 AVA registered?

S21 AVA is a 2016 MG Zr, first registered on 11 November 2016.

Is S21 AVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 AVA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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