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FH55 YJB

2006 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,457 mi
Last recorded64,457 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Rover 2541,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 YJB
MakeRover
Model25
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 64,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 62,153 miles

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

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

bad connection in 1 number plate light

bad connection in n/s stop lamp

signs of power steering fluid leak from steering rack area

Pass 30 May 2013 59,375 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 29 May 2013 59,371 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2012 56,589 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside steering rack gaiter leaking

Fail 28 May 2012 56,589 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

nearside steering rack gaiter leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,661 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 53,661 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,343 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,096 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FH55 YJB is a 2006 Rover 25 in Red 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 FH55 YJB, 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 FH55 YJB registered?

FH55 YJB is a 2006 Rover 25, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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