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FE06 VNV

2006 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,124 mi
Last recorded77,124 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE06 VNV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damp around gaitor (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damp around gaitor (2.2.D.2d)

engine management light on dash

wheel trims fitted to all wheels [wheel nuts not checked]

Fail 3 Feb 2017 77,101 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play dust cover split (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damp around gaitor (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated damp around gaitor (2.2.D.2d)

engine management light on dash

wheel trims fitted to all wheels [wheel nuts not checked]

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,297 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,297 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,728 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 59,966 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

handbrake has long travel & slight side to side movement

Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,994 miles

Battery is insecure

Fail 29 Feb 2012 49,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery is insecure

Engine management light is on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

slight play in near side front steering rack arm

small stone chips in zone a

Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,229 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

off side front brake slightly binding

slight play in near side front steering rack arm

small stone chips in zone a

Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,951 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,385 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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FE06 VNV is a 2006 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FE06 VNV, 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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FE06 VNV is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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