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VU06 MZW

2006 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,525 mi
Last recorded42,525 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 MZW
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2020 42,525 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 39,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre cracked and perished ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre cracked and perished ()

Fail 22 Sep 2017 38,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre cracked and perished ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre cracked and perished ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,751 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 37,751 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,912 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 35,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,998 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 32,638 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,638 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,926 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,685 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 18,092 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,092 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,865 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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VU06 MZW is a 2006 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU06 MZW, 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 VU06 MZW registered?

VU06 MZW is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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