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FJ56 OTH

2006 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,271 mi
Last recorded60,271 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 OTH
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 60,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 54,816 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 44,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2012 44,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,680 miles

N/S/R wheel is a steel wheel all others are alloy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre has evidence of being run on flat

Fail 20 Sep 2011 37,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R wheel is a steel wheel all others are alloy

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre has evidence of being run on flat

Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,873 miles

childs seats fitted to both rear seat not allowin a full inspection of the seat belts

oil leaking round gear selector area.

scuffs to alloy wheels

slight damage to body work

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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FJ56 OTH is a 2006 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ56 OTH, 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 FJ56 OTH registered?

FJ56 OTH is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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