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RX06 GWJ

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,493 mi
Last recorded50,493 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 50,493 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 9 Jul 2021 50,493 miles

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

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack damp

Fail 10 Jul 2020 48,638 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack damp

Pass 19 Jun 2019 47,048 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,907 miles

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

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

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

cut in osr tyre

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 33,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 30,061 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 30,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,091 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,914 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 21,743 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,972 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 15,934 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 15,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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 GWJ is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GWJ, 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 RX06 GWJ registered?

RX06 GWJ is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is RX06 GWJ safe to buy?

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