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NK05 NGF

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 NGF
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 97,137 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 97,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 88,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 70,198 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 69,996 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,651 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 61,554 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 56,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,206 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 52,205 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,162 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 45,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,211 miles

Nearside rear tyre perrished. 185/55x15.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Dec 2011 38,392 miles

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to front brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust poor condition

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/r tyre slight runout,cracks in tread (just acceptable)

slight play in steering rack

slight wear to all suspension bushes

Fail 10 Aug 2010 31,577 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,040 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 27,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,484 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 21,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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NK05 NGF is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NK05 NGF, 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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NK05 NGF is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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