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WK06 CBY

2006 Rover 25

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,911 mi
Last recorded68,911 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 CBY
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 68,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 68,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 67,088 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Aug 2021 67,086 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 62,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 59,627 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 55,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 55,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 53,711 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 17 May 2017 49,880 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2017 49,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2016 46,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 42,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 38,775 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 38,775 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,482 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 34,477 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 30,832 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,012 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 22,481 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,013 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 17,013 miles

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

Offside 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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WK06 CBY is a 2006 Rover 25 in Silver 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 WK06 CBY, 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 WK06 CBY registered?

WK06 CBY is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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