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FJ06 VJL

2006 Rover 75

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,056 mi
Last recorded142,056 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ06 VJL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 142,056 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 142,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 132,672 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 132,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 122,193 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,959 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 96,105 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2014 96,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 65,836 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,121 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,589 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,083 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 36,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,154 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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FJ06 VJL is a 2006 Rover 75 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 65,246 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 Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ06 VJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ06 VJL is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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