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RX06 LPA

2006 Rover 75

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,371 mi
Last recorded77,371 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 LPA
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,371 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both need polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 72,982 miles

both rear inner sill slight corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,773 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component @steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 72,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component @steering rack (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,538 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 71,538 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 67,630 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 67,630 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 61,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 May 2014 61,235 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2013 54,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 48,552 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 48,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 42,157 miles

camshaft cover gasked leak oil.

nearside front steering gaiter seaping little.

Fail 10 May 2011 42,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

camshaft cover gasked leak oil.

nearside front steering gaiter seaping little.

Pass 11 May 2010 34,062 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 25,660 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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RX06 LPA is a 2006 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RX06 LPA, 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 RX06 LPA registered?

RX06 LPA is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is RX06 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 LPA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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