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RX55 WPO

2006 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,618 mi
Last recorded158,618 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 WPO
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 158,618 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2024 158,613 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2023 154,314 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,410 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 148,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 147,876 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 147,876 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 144,200 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,178 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 135,178 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 127,845 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 127,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 118,871 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge close to limit

front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Feb 2016 110,712 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut outer sidewall

front bonnet struts worn

Pass 25 Feb 2015 1,580 miles

Both bonnet struts weak.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 97,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 92,227 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 86,708 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2011 79,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,857 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,114 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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RX55 WPO is a 2006 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RX55 WPO, 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 RX55 WPO registered?

RX55 WPO is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 27 February 2006.

Is RX55 WPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 WPO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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