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YJ55 LBP

2006 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 LBP
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,834 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,303 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 61,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 53,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 53,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 38,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 35,580 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,569 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,688 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 26,229 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 24,728 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,091 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 17,478 miles

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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YJ55 LBP is a 2006 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ55 LBP, 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 YJ55 LBP registered?

YJ55 LBP is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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