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VU06 MZE

2006 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,556 mi
Last recorded99,556 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 MZE
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,556 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 99,534 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,544 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Surface corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,245 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,433 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 79,342 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,838 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)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 58,152 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 58,152 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,311 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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VU06 MZE is a 2006 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2006 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 65,246 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 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 MZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Rover 75 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU06 MZE registered?

VU06 MZE is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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