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VX55 WGP

2006 Rover 75

Gold Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,242 mi
Last recorded72,242 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WGP
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 72,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

beam deflectors fitted to headlights at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2016 72,242 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

beam deflectors fitted to headlights at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,330 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 63,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,982 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 46,945 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 46,850 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,718 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,703 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,916 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 21,504 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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VX55 WGP is a 2006 Rover 75 in Gold with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX55 WGP, 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.

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What year was VX55 WGP registered?

VX55 WGP is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is VX55 WGP safe to buy?

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