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FX55 KEJ

2006 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,167 mi
Last recorded38,167 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 KEJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 38,167 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 38,167 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 31,509 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,849 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2010 21,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2009 20,239 miles

engine management light staying on

n/s/f tyre tread distorted

o/s/f tyre tread distorted

o/s/r tyre tread distorted

Fail 5 Nov 2009 20,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light staying on

n/s/f tyre tread distorted

o/s/f tyre tread distorted

o/s/r tyre tread distorted

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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FX55 KEJ is a 2006 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX55 KEJ, 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 FX55 KEJ registered?

FX55 KEJ is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 4 February 2006.

Is FX55 KEJ safe to buy?

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