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HW55 DHG

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

66,134 mi
Last recorded66,134 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 DHG
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2023 66,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,200 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component wrak end seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 64,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt not secure on wrak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component wrak end seal (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indecators close to discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 60,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indecators close to discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 57,974 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 53,372 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 48,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn...185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,913 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 38,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 33,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,478 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 29,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

not smoke tested due to exhaust damage

Fail 29 Jan 2014 29,379 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,092 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 25,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 20,208 miles

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

nearside front sidewall perished/scuffed.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 20,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

nearside front sidewall perished/scuffed.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,512 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,157 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,665 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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HW55 DHG is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HW55 DHG, 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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HW55 DHG is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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