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VU06 NKR

2006 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,654 mi
Last recorded45,654 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 45,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 41,838 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 41,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 39,377 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 39,377 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2021 36,393 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 35,033 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 33,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 31,361 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 31,337 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,997 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,534 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,363 miles

n/s front tyre perished

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s front tyre perished

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,068 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,378 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,717 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,120 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 NKR is a 2006 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VU06 NKR, 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

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What year was VU06 NKR registered?

VU06 NKR is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is VU06 NKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 NKR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU06 NKR have outstanding finance?

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