Mg Zr
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 3,628 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
3,628
Best Year
2005 (78%)
Years Covered
6
About the Mg Zr
The Mg Zr has been tested 3,628 times in 2026 MOT data across 6 model years (2001 to 2006), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 784 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 74%. With just a 4 point spread, the Zr is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Reliability Trend
The MG ZR has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2001) averages 88,751 miles, while the newest (2006) averages 86,716 miles.
Compared to the Mg brand average of 86%, the Zr is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mg models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mg Zr by Year
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