2006 ROVER 251.4L Petrol

This Rover 25 presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 9 March 2026 at 25,432 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back several years, indicating a vehicle that has been kept in a state of immediate compliance. The mileage is exceptionally low for a twenty year old vehicle, averaging roughly 1,272 miles per year. Between 7 September 2022 and 9 March 2026, the odometer climbed from 17,176 to 25,432 miles. This low usage suggests the car has spent significant periods stationary, which often introduces different mechanical risks than high-mileage wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade due to inactivity rather than use. Perished rubber seals, hardened suspension bushes, and flat spots on the tyres are common in low-mileage examples. The absence of recorded corrosion or brake binding in the MOT history is positive, but a manual check for seized brake calipers and fuel system varnish is advisable given the limited annual mileage. The record shows a failure and immediate pass on 7 September 2022 at 17,176 miles, though the specific defect is not listed. Since no recurring faults have appeared in the subsequent tests, this appears to have been a minor, one-off issue. The overall data suggests a well-preserved vehicle, provided the low mileage has not led to dormant mechanical deterioration.