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WK06 HUV

2006 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,799 mi
Last recorded60,799 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HUV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 60,799 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tront bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 56,265 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm tie bar front bush slightly worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose but secure

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at rear flanged joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside & offside rear axle mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills and chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and front & rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 56,251 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application uneven (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly seated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link lower bush worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm tie bar front bush slightly worn with movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose but secure

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at rear flanged joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside & offside rear axle mounting brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills and chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and front & rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,644 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,499 miles

surface corrosion on underside.

Fail 23 Jun 2016 43,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

surface corrosion on underside.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 41,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,448 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 40,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,872 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,872 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 May 2012 34,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,263 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 29,261 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,476 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight binding on o/s/f brake

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 HUV is a 2006 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HUV, 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 WK06 HUV registered?

WK06 HUV is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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