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FJ06 VAE

2006 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

106,023 mi
Last recorded106,023 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 VAE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 106,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,883 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,188 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,140 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,723 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 74,527 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,067 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 65,899 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 54,879 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,220 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 30,468 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 25,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front anti roll bar links worn.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 25,603 miles

front anti roll bar links worn.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,468 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,591 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,754 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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FJ06 VAE is a 2006 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 41,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ06 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Rover 25 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ06 VAE registered?

FJ06 VAE is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is FJ06 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ06 VAE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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