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FH06 KAX

2006 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,361 mi
Last recorded41,361 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 KAX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 41,361 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 39,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 39,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,523 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 37,506 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear part of outer road sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer road sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 34,511 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 32,884 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 31,339 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 31,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,624 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 25,794 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 23,150 miles

Rear Both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Fail 10 Feb 2016 23,150 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 19,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 17,273 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 17,273 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 14,883 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 14,883 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 12,591 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 10,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 10,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 8,458 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 8,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,367 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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FH06 KAX is a 2006 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH06 KAX, 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 FH06 KAX registered?

FH06 KAX is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is FH06 KAX safe to buy?

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