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DA54 NXV

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,339 mi
Last recorded97,339 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 NXV
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,339 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 97,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust flex worn

offside and nearside head light lens worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust flex worn

Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,905 miles

Front flexi exhaust pipe broken although it is not leaking.

Nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 74,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front flexi exhaust pipe broken although it is not leaking.

Nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 62,363 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 62,363 miles

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

Middle exhaust rubber perished

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Travel in parking brake

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,913 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 41,894 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 34,984 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,022 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,404 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 25,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,399 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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DA54 NXV is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DA54 NXV, 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 DA54 NXV registered?

DA54 NXV is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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