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SLZ 1681

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,779 mi
Last recorded77,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 1681
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 77,779 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 77,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 72,386 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,845 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

deep cuts in sidewall of nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

nearside front tyre pressure looks low

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

uneven wear on tread of front tyre(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 61,697 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front wiper arm links worn,rear damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,697 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front wiper arm links worn,rear damaged

nearside rear tyre cracking/splitting or perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2013 56,139 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 13 Jul 2013 56,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,822 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 50,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,715 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,732 miles

offside mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,732 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside mirror damaged

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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SLZ 1681 is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SLZ 1681, 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 SLZ 1681 registered?

SLZ 1681 is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 10 June 2006.

Is SLZ 1681 safe to buy?

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