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VU06 OBS

2006 Rover 75

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,901 mi
Last recorded88,901 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 OBS
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 88,901 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,887 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 88,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 88,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 88,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 88,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 88,413 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 88,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 87,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 87,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 84,642 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 79,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 74,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,582 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 64,268 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,580 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 47,671 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 39,692 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 39,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 32,299 miles

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 OBS is a 2006 Rover 75 in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 OBS registered?

VU06 OBS is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is VU06 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 OBS shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU06 OBS have outstanding finance?

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