2006 Rover 25 petrol: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the petrol Rover 25 first registered in 2006 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 138 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 138 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2006 Rover 25 petrol MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2006 Rover 25 petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Suspension45% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
- Lights and electrics41% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Tyres38% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes27% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Driveshafts and joints22% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
- Exhaust and emissions21% of testsRough price £100–£1,200
At the viewing: Look for black soot in the tailpipe, listen for blowing from the exhaust and check for an engine warning light.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Rover 25 petrol
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Rover 25 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,129 | Lights and electrics 33% |
| 2004 | 1,698 | Suspension 33% |
| 2003 | 1,975 | Lights and electrics 31% |
| 2002 | 1,767 | Brakes 32% |
| 2001 | 1,812 | Brakes 33% |
| 2000 | 1,162 | Brakes 34% |
| 1999 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Rover 25 cars first registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score