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SF55 WLW

2006 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,234 mi
Last recorded51,234 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 WLW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 51,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs slightly corroded

front coil springs slightly corroded

power steering fluid has been added to brake fluid previously

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,275 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 35,124 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,247 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 28,247 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 20,968 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 14,878 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,014 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 6,092 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 4,804 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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SF55 WLW is a 2006 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SF55 WLW, 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 SF55 WLW registered?

SF55 WLW is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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