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DX06 FVM

2006 Rover 25

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,168 mi
Last recorded68,168 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX06 FVM
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,168 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and back both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Wing has bubbles of corrosion

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 68,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam And full beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Front and back both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Wing has bubbles of corrosion

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,667 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer lower door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 60,655 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer lower door sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 55,236 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 55,213 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,637 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 50,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 45,667 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 45,667 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,042 miles
Pass 7 May 2017 40,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 39,321 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,856 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,616 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,748 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

possible leak from power steering

Fail 13 Nov 2012 26,746 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

possible leak from power steering

Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,378 miles

BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

COIL SPRINGS COMPLETE

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK GAITOR WET WITH OIL BUT NOT SPLIT AND SECURE

REAR WIPER DEFECTIVE

STEERING RACK ARMS HAVE LITTLE PLAY

Fail 13 Nov 2010 21,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

COIL SPRINGS COMPLETE

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK GAITOR WET WITH OIL BUT NOT SPLIT AND SECURE

REAR WIPER DEFECTIVE

STEERING RACK ARMS HAVE LITTLE PLAY

Pass 15 May 2009 14,981 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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DX06 FVM is a 2006 Rover 25 in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX06 FVM, 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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DX06 FVM is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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