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YJ55 SJO

2006 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,975 mi
Last recorded36,975 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 SJO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 36,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 36,970 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 34,557 miles

coolant level low, coolant light is on.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 34,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low, coolant light is on.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,851 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 29,015 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,083 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 19,145 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,345 miles

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

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 SJO is a 2006 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ55 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

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

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