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RX06 RPU

2006 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,263 mi
Last recorded76,263 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 RPU
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,263 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 76,257 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front abs wiring insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,762 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Jul 2019 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bonding come away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around joint (6.1.2 (a))

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Sep 2017 56,248 miles

Slight play n/s/f track rod end.

Steering rack damp

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,195 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 45,181 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,500 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 41,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 Jul 2013 32,665 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Fail 29 Jul 2013 32,665 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 23,782 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2011 23,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,746 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 19,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wiper blades split

Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,320 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 RPU is a 2006 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

RX06 RPU is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is RX06 RPU safe to buy?

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