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PO55 VVJ

2006 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,427 mi
Last recorded95,427 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 VVJ
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 95,427 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 95,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,423 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 89,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,451 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,526 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 50,476 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,138 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 48,138 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 45,905 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 42,936 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,588 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 39,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,466 miles

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Fail 12 Dec 2011 35,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,439 miles

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

some damage to windscreen out side of swept area

Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,802 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,583 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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PO55 VVJ is a 2006 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PO55 VVJ, 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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What year was PO55 VVJ registered?

PO55 VVJ is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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