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SP06 DLE

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,538 mi
Last recorded69,538 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 DLE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,538 miles

power steering belt badly split

Fail 31 Mar 2016 69,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

power steering belt badly split

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,673 miles

front wing damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,750 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 33,328 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,625 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 30,625 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,090 miles

drivers door mirror cover insercure

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,470 miles

slight play in nearside front hub

Fail 3 Mar 2010 22,459 miles

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

slight play in nearside front hub

Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,776 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outtside edge / near side front and offside front flexy brake pipe ferrules rusted

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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SP06 DLE is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP06 DLE, 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 SP06 DLE registered?

SP06 DLE is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is SP06 DLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 DLE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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