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VU06 NHB

2006 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

42,261 mi
Last recorded42,261 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,261 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 42,261 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 38,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front insure

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 38,943 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front insure

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 37,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 36,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 36,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 31,395 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 31,395 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 30,023 miles

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

cracks o/s rear tyre wall

Pass 5 May 2017 28,328 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 May 2017 28,328 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 4 May 2016 26,431 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 May 2016 26,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml showing on dsah

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 May 2015 24,607 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 24,607 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,935 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,794 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,515 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,511 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 18,511 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 15,907 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,550 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 NHB is a 2006 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU06 NHB?

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What year was VU06 NHB registered?

VU06 NHB is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is VU06 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 NHB shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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