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LJ55 GYK

2006 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,136 mi
Last recorded107,136 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 GYK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 107,136 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 106,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insucure

Nearside Front Bumper insucure

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 101,950 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insucure

Nearside Front Bumper insucure

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,331 miles

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

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 88,331 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 77,792 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs lipped.

n/s outer sill dammaged.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot perished.

several cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 77,792 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs lipped.

n/s outer sill dammaged.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

o/s/f outer driveshaft boot perished.

several cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front brake discs lipped.

both n/s and o/s front outer driveshaft boots perrished.

n/s outer sill dammaged.

several cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

several deep cuts in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 1 May 2012 58,199 miles

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

both front discs lipped.

several small cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 7 May 2011 48,692 miles

Near side rear wheel rim buckled on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,719 miles

Offside front inner wheel bead slightly distorted

Several cuts to nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,492 miles

both front wheel rims showing damage

near side front tyre has side wall damage

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
Full Rover 25 reliability report

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LJ55 GYK is a 2006 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ55 GYK, 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 LJ55 GYK registered?

LJ55 GYK is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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