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RX06 GVN

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,042 mi
Last recorded35,042 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 GVN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 35,042 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 34,285 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 33,537 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in steering rack + steering rack damp.

Fail 25 Mar 2024 33,537 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in steering rack + steering rack damp.

Pass 14 Mar 2023 32,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + worn discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) + steering jack is damp ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 32,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + worn discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) + steering jack is damp ()

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 31,542 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,475 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 29,755 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,735 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,657 miles

both front tyres prished

chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,915 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 21,803 miles

Engine light on

Front tyres are perished

Rear tyres worn very close to the limit and are perished

Pass 25 Mar 2015 19,784 miles

both front tyres low in tread + tracking out.

engine light on.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,597 miles

engine management light on

Fail 21 Mar 2014 17,597 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,607 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 10,634 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 7,854 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 7,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 5,104 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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RX06 GVN is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX06 GVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX06 GVN registered?

RX06 GVN is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is RX06 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 GVN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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