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WX56 EPL

2006 Rover 75

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,561 mi
Last recorded76,561 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Rover 7565,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 EPL
MakeRover
Model75
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 76,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail inner side wall

Fail 26 Mar 2018 72,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front interior door handle is not original (bodged)

Offside Front tyre has a nail inner side wall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 69,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 61,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,191 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,963 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,426 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 37,327 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 31,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 25,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,470 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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WX56 EPL is a 2006 Rover 75 in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WX56 EPL, 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 WX56 EPL registered?

WX56 EPL is a 2006 Rover 75, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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