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AY05 NCE

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,805 mi
Last recorded63,805 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 NCE
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,805 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 63,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,427 miles

front suspension arm bushes slight deterioration

offside rear suspension arm bush deteriorated

oil leak

red coolant warning light on

side to side movement handbrake

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,451 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 53,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 48,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 43,073 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 43,073 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,281 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 37,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 17,455 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,269 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 11,260 miles

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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AY05 NCE is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 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 AY05 NCE, 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 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY05 NCE registered?

AY05 NCE is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is AY05 NCE safe to buy?

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