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2006 Rover 75 petrol: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the petrol Rover 75 first registered in 2006 (petrol cars only): we looked at the 165 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 165 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

165MOTs of 2006 petrol cars, done in 2023–2025
67%pass first time (all 2006 cars: 56%)
3,800typical miles a year
46%had suspension flagged

Common 2006 Rover 75 petrol MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2006 Rover 75 petrol MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    46% 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.

  • Brakes
    34% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    30% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Tyres
    19% 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.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    11% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Steering
    8% of testsRough price £100–£450

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2006 Rover 75 petrol

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Rover 75 compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2008–Too few tests
2007–Too few tests
20053,147Suspension 52%
20046,412Suspension 54%
20035,196Suspension 51%
20023,917Suspension 53%
20012,186Suspension 49%
20001,164Suspension 48%
1999447Suspension 39%
1959–Too few tests
1958–Too few tests
1957–Too few tests
1956–Too few tests
1955–Too few tests
1954–Too few tests
1953–Too few tests
1952–Too few tests
1951–Too few tests
1950–Too few tests
1949–Too few tests
1948–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 75 cars first registered in 2006. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score