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RX06 OBR

2006 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,665 mi
Last recorded93,665 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 OBR
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 93,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2016 93,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted obscuring full inspection of some underside components

Pass 12 May 2015 87,686 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 80,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exuast corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 80,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exuast corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 73,103 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 73,003 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,268 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2011 56,465 miles

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

offside front and nearside front strut top mountings starting to seize

Pass 25 May 2010 45,862 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 May 2010 45,862 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 36,715 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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RX06 OBR is a 2006 Rover 75 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

RX06 OBR is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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