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SF56 GKJ

2006 Rover 25

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,305 mi
Last recorded50,305 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 GKJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,305 miles

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Small hole at sill edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 50,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Small hole at sill edge (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 46,840 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 46,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 43,370 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 38,878 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 38,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box fouling off shockie (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 32,860 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 32,860 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 28,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,479 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 13,073 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 10,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,345 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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SF56 GKJ is a 2006 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF56 GKJ, 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 SF56 GKJ registered?

SF56 GKJ is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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