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VU06 XAR

2006 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,027 mi
Last recorded102,027 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 95,854 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 95,854 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 91,566 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front mirror taped on

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 91,566 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front mirror taped on

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 86,138 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,450 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,987 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,718 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 54,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 34,167 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 34,167 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,429 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 30,429 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 XAR 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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

VU06 XAR is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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