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FG06 EVK

2006 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

34,715 mi
Last recorded34,715 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 EVK
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 34,715 miles

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

Offside wiper split on ends

Pass 25 Feb 2022 33,819 miles

Nearside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 33,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 33,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 32,401 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,129 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,728 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 29,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 29,111 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 29,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 28,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,968 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 25,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 24,332 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 24,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 22,587 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 18,736 miles

nearside steering rack boot damp with oil

oil leaks on engine

Fail 28 Aug 2012 18,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid level low

front brake pads worn low

nearside steering rack boot damp with oil

oil leaks on engine

Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,233 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 15,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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FG06 EVK is a 2006 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG06 EVK, 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 FG06 EVK registered?

FG06 EVK is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is FG06 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG06 EVK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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