2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Rover 75 MOT pass rate and common faults

181 MOT tests in 2024. 60.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time60.8%
Failed or needed repairs39.2%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 181 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.1%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.5%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened2.2%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.7%
  2. Lights & electrics21.0%
  3. Brakes14.9%
  4. Body & chassis6.6%
  5. Seat belts & airbags5.5%
  6. Steering5.5%
  7. Tyres4.4%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Rover 75?

In 2024, 60.8% of 2006 Rover 75 cars passed their MOT first time, across 181 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Rover 75?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2006 Rover 75 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).