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RX55 VML

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,168 mi
Last recorded49,168 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 VML
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 49,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,186 miles

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

Nearside excessive hand brake travel

hand brake 18%

Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,582 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 33,582 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,268 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,844 miles

both front tyres worn on tread shoulders

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,419 miles

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

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

osf tyre heavily perished

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,254 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 16,274 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 13,071 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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RX55 VML is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RX55 VML, 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 RX55 VML registered?

RX55 VML is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 14 February 2006.

Is RX55 VML safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 VML shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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