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SP55 DLV

2006 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,665 mi
Last recorded87,665 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 DLV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,665 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 87,665 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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 slight play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,046 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 82,046 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,644 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,717 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 45,662 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SP55 DLV is a 2006 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP55 DLV, 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 SP55 DLV registered?

SP55 DLV is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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