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NG54 FBN

2005 Rover 25

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,144 mi
Last recorded138,144 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 FBN
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 138,144 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle bush perished

Pass 31 Aug 2017 131,031 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 131,031 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,223 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,235 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 108,392 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 108,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,616 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 90,882 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 71,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 71,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,720 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,959 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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NG54 FBN is a 2005 Rover 25 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG54 FBN, 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 NG54 FBN registered?

NG54 FBN is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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