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RX56 HEV

2006 Rover 75

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,188 mi
Last recorded101,188 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HEV
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 101,188 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 100,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 100,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 100,825 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 100,822 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 100,580 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 100,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 100,376 miles

handbrake only just met requirements it would appear handbrake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Feb 2015 100,264 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 100,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 99,299 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 98,456 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 87,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,991 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 67,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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RX56 HEV is a 2006 Rover 75 in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX56 HEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX56 HEV registered?

RX56 HEV is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is RX56 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 HEV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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