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RX56 HFZ

2006 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,864 mi
Last recorded64,864 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 HFZ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,864 miles

Oil leak from engin

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 64,846 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak from engin

Pass 1 Jul 2024 60,648 miles

Engine has oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 60,633 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine has oil leak

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 55,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear wiper in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2023 55,520 miles

Nearside Rear 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 slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,595 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 50,577 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 43,877 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,511 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,967 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Dec 2017 37,011 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to offside outer sill

Pass 11 Aug 2017 36,384 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 34,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to various underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,987 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,957 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 23,802 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 21,081 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 18,878 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 15,277 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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RX56 HFZ is a 2006 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RX56 HFZ, 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 RX56 HFZ registered?

RX56 HFZ is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is RX56 HFZ safe to buy?

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